How to get from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
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We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 50m by bus with no 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 September 5, 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 | €15Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 1h 43m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 2h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Sep 81h 43m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Sep 82h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Düsseldorf: 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.
- 1Frankfurt → Düsseldorf centralbus
FlixBus·2h 50m
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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€57Departures from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
FlixBus runs 73 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 73 | 00:00 | 23:40 |
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 Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusFrankfurt-Düsseldorf centralBook →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-SolingenBook →Skytrain + S-Bahn + tramSolingen-Düsseldorf AirportBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Skytrain + S-Bahn + tram; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf central, about 2h 50m. In total it's roughly €17 over 2h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Düsseldorf: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf?
The most useful route takes about 2h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Düsseldorf from Frankfurt?
About 548 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Düsseldorf cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €17. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Düsseldorf?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Skytrain + S-Bahn + tram.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf?
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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