Standard
- Power plugs
- WC
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 3 m
Buses on 05 Sept
25
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 25 buses from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf, including 23 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 182 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a flight costs an average of £107.
Distance: 182 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price | £107 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf costing on average £27.
A coach is £94 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf costing on average £107.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Coach takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £17. The journey takes 5h 49m versus 2h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 16:55 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h45 | 20:40 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h10 | 21:55 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h30 | 22:40 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h55 | 23:05 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h10 | 22:40 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
30481 · 50428 | 22:50 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 20h05 | 18:55 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 change | |
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FlixBus | 1:20 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h10 | 4:30 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h50 | 4:30 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h05 | 5:35 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h55 | 6:55 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h35 | 6:55 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h05 | 7:20 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
(Prague -> Amsterdam) | 5:25 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h35 | 9:00 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h10 | 9:25 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h20 | 10:20 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h40 | 12:10 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h20 | 12:55 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h05 | 12:55 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h30 | 14:00 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
30485 · 50448 | 12:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 19h45 | 7:45 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h25 | 16:15 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h40 | 18:15 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:10 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h05 | 18:15 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h00 | 18:45 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:05 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h40 | 18:45 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf run on average 26 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 24 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 182 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 182 km |
Average bus duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Discover the best of Düsseldorf — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Düsseldorf trip today.
Leading contemporary art museum in the Ehrenhof complex, with major 20th-century and modern works in a striking cultural setting.
Important collection of modern and contemporary art, including painting, sculpture and installation, housed in a landmark black-granite building.
Gallery for post-war and contemporary art in a former parliament building. Worth visiting for its focused exhibitions and riverside location.
The historic old town by the Rhine, packed with lanes, churches and squares. Ideal for wandering, architecture and a lively sense of local life.
Popular riverfront promenade for walking and cycling, linking the old town with modern districts and offering broad Rhine views.
Elegant boulevard famed for its broad canal, mature trees and high-end shops. Even without shopping, it is one of the city’s classic walks.
Rye bread spread with savoury minced pork and onions. A classic Rhineland pub snack, especially associated with Düsseldorf breweries.
Blood sausage served with apple sauce and mashed potatoes. A traditional Rhineland comfort dish found in breweries and home cooking.
Slow-cooked beef in a dark raisin sauce with potato dumplings or red cabbage. A festive Rhineland speciality popular in Düsseldorf.
Long-running brewery restaurant known for fresh Altbier, roast pork, sausages and hearty local fare near the old town.
Historic Altstadt brewery serving classic Rhineland dishes and its own Altbier in a lively, traditional beer hall setting.
Traditional brewery venue pouring Schumacher Alt and serving substantial Düsseldorf classics in a convivial, wood-panelled setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is efficient and fairly priced for city breaks.
Service is usually not included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf -> Konrad-Adenauer-Platz, Düsseldorf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen). Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km), Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
Available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen) is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen). ATMs are available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen).
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen).
Available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen): Bus stop is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Düsseldorf, Flughafen is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf, Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple eateries nearby.
Free Wi-Fi available at the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located outside the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf, Flughafen.
Available at Düsseldorf, Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf, Flughafen: Wheelchair accessible paths available.
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