How to travel from Vienna to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $85.

Distance: 475 miles (766 km)

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Bus

$144

Average price

$227

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$81

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Cheapest

10h 36m

Average total duration

10h 6m

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30m

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4h 49m

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1h 49m

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3h 0m

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14h 3m

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13h 33m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Vienna to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 PM17h25
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    12:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:55 PM18h21
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    5:16 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $1071One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9757
    8:00 PM1h30
    Vienna International Airport
    9:30 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $2591One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 262 · ICE 626
    8:28 AM9h08
    Vienna Hbf
    5:36 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $2251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 162 · ICE 118
    9:28 AM9h56
    Vienna Hbf
    7:24 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $2251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 162 · ICE 118 · ICE 224
    9:28 AM9h42
    Vienna Hbf
    7:10 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $2251One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 PM14h00
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    12:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:35 PM13h55
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    4:30 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM13h25
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    7:20 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9751
    9:15 AM1h30
    Vienna International Airport
    10:45 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $2871One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW757
    8:10 PM1h35
    Vienna International Airport
    9:45 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $2321One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW753
    8:40 AM1h35
    Vienna International Airport
    10:15 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    $2591One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Vienna to Düsseldorf

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Vienna to Düsseldorf, 72,31% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Vienna to Düsseldorf, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Düsseldorf.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

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

A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Düsseldorf costing on average $68 (€55).

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Düsseldorf costing on average $85 (€69).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 19m.

Bus takes on average 13h 25m.

The distance from Vienna to Düsseldorf is approximately 475 miles (766 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna 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 Vienna to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Tuifly, Ryanair, Avion Express Malta, KLM, Lufthansa, airmax to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
  • 10 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna 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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