The distance between Mainz and Dusseldorf is around 221km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mainz to Dusseldorf by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf.
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There are several options for getting from Mainz to Dusseldorf by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).
The distance between Mainz and Dusseldorf is around 221km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Mainz and Dusseldorf by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mainz to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Mainz and Dusseldorf, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mainz and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mainz and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 10m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, ÖBB Intercity, FlixTrain, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH and National Express run train services between Mainz and Dusseldorf. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mainz and Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf. instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mainz to Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf. instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Dusseldorf is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mainz and Dusseldorf. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mainz to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 1h 45m | €62($62) | every 20 mins | 234km (145 miles) |
Train to Duesseldorf Hbf | 2h 10m | €60($60) | every 2 hours | 221km (137 miles) |
Train via Koblenz Stadtmitte | 3h 10m | €55($55) | hourly | 221km (137 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €30($30) | on demand | 228km (142 miles) |
The following major airports near Dusseldorf offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.