How to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $83.

Distance: 301 miles (486 km)

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$141

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$241

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$56

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5h 41m

Average total duration

5h 11m

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30m

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4h 20m

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1h 20m

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12h 22m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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from Munich to Düsseldorf

How to get from Munich to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM8h50
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    6:55 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM8h50
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    6:55 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9083
    8:50 AM1h10
    Munich Airport
    10:00 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $1921One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 724
    8:45 AM4h52
    Munich Hbf
    1:37 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $2321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 690 · ICE 2610
    8:45 AM4h47
    Munich Hbf
    1:32 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $2321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1010
    8:19 AM4h34
    Munich Hbf
    12:53 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $3081One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM10h40
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    8:40 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM9h15
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:55 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $881One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM10h05
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    5:35 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $961One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4108
    10:40 AM1h10
    Munich Airport
    11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $2461One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2006
    8:30 AM1h10
    Munich Airport
    9:40 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $2461One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa CitylineLH2022
    5:30 PM1h10
    Munich Airport
    6:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $2461One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Munich to Düsseldorf

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf, 76,11% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Munich to Düsseldorf and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Düsseldorf.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf is a train with an average price of $28 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Düsseldorf:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Düsseldorf costing on average $31 (€25).

A train is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Düsseldorf costing on average $83 (€68).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 34m.

Bus takes on average 8h 10m.

The distance from Munich to Düsseldorf is approximately 301 miles (486 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, airmax, Avion Express Malta to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 12 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
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