How to travel from Regensburg to Dusseldorf, Germany
The distance between Regensburg and Dusseldorf is around 481km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Regensburg to Dusseldorf by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dusseldorf → Regensburg if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nuernberg Hbf, Fly
Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Dusseldorf (DUS).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€180($180)
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Train via Nuernberg Hbf
Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf and then to Duesseldorf Hbf.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€145($145)
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Bus
Take the bus to Düsseldorf central bus station.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€35($35)
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Regensburg and Dusseldorf
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Regensburg to Dusseldorf by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Regensburg and Dusseldorf is around 481km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Regensburg and Dusseldorf by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Regensburg to Dusseldorf is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Regensburg and Dusseldorf, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Regensburg and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Regensburg and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 6hrs.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, ÖBB Intercity and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Regensburg and Dusseldorf. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Regensburg and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Regensburg and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 25m.
FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Regensburg and Dusseldorf. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Regensburg to Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Dusseldorf (DUS). instead which will take 2h 50m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Regensburg and Dusseldorf. The distance is around 545km (339 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Regensburg to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Regensburg and Dusseldorf
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nuernberg Hbf, Fly + 5 similar | 2h 25m | €180($180) | hourly | 481km (299 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 50m | €160($160) | hourly | 605km (376 miles) |
| Train to Nuernberg Hbf, plane | 3h 20m | €265($265) | hourly | 506km (314 miles) |
| Train to Flughafen München, plane | 3h 25m | €170($170) | hourly | 602km (374 miles) |
| Train to Flughafen München, plane | 3h 40m | €140($140) | hourly | 650km (404 miles) |
| Train to Flughafen München, plane | 4h 20m | €215($215) | hourly | 779km (484 miles) |
Train via Nuernberg Hbf + 2 similar | 4h 30m | €145($145) | hourly | 541km (336 miles) |
| Train | 4h 40m | €140($140) | every 3 hours | 539km (335 miles) |
| Train to Düsseldorf Hbf | 6hrs | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 578km (359 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | €35($35) | twice daily | 571km (355 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | €72($72) | on demand | 545km (339 miles) |
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Airports near Dusseldorf
The following major airports near Dusseldorf offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Dusseldorf
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Dusseldorf