How to get from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 548 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
548 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €7Omio catalogue, Sep 10 | 1h 57m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Sep 10 | 3h1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€7Omio catalogue, Sep 101h 57m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Sep 103h · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Düsseldorf to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Düsseldorf → Colognebus
FlixBus·45m - 2Cologne → FrankfurtbusFlixBus·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Düsseldorf to Frankfurt
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€80Departures from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 56 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 56 | 00:30 | 23:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusDüsseldorf-Cologne, Cologne-FrankfurtBook →Skytrain + S-Bahn + tramDüsseldorf Airport-SolingenBook →
Deutsche BahnSolingen-FrankfurtBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Skytrain + S-Bahn + tram, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Düsseldorf to Cologne, about 45 min. Transfer in Cologne and continue by FlixBus bus on to Frankfurt (1h 55m). In total it's roughly €14 over 3h, 1 transfer.
Düsseldorf to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt?
The most useful route takes about 3h by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Frankfurt from Düsseldorf?
About 548 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Düsseldorf to Frankfurt cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €14 to €24. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Düsseldorf to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Skytrain + S-Bahn + tram, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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