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Kunstpalast
Leading contemporary art museum in the Ehrenhof complex, with major 20th-century and modern works in a striking cultural setting.
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£50
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
2 h 7 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
2 h 11 m
Trains on 12 Sept
37
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 37 trains from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf, including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 182 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 12 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.
IC 3561 · 20093 · 10163 · ICE 205
IC 60403
IC 3553 · 20089 · 10155 · ICE 203
IC 3545 · 20085 · 10147 · ICE 201
IC 3529 · 20077 · 10131 · ICE 107
ICE 121
ICE 125
ICE 127
ICE 129
ICE 221Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 £18, while a flight costs an average of £295.
Distance: 182 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £295 Average Price |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Amsterdam to Düsseldorf:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average £49.
A coach is £277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average £295.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Coach takes on average 4h 39m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Düsseldorf trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 221 | 18:33 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h12 | 20:45 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3569 · 20097 | 18:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h13 | 22:09 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3071+ 20039 | 19:24 Amsterdam Centraal | 3h09 | 22:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3571 · IC 3071+ 20039 | 19:26 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 22:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3573 · 20099 · S8 | 19:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h32 | 23:28 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 60403 · S1 | On time 21:01 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h52 | 23:53 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3079+ 20043+ S1 | 21:24 Amsterdam Centraal | 3h29 | 0:53 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3579 · IC 3079+ 20043+ S1 | 21:26 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h27 | 0:53 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2981 · 32589 · 18981 · 26845 | 21:39 Amsterdam Centraal | 4h41 | 2:20 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3181 · IC 2981 · 32589 · 18981 | 21:41 Amsterdam Zuid | 4h39 | 2:20 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 1402+ 20009 | 1:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 6h14 | 7:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 121 | On time 6:38 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h07 | 8:45 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3023+ 20015 | 7:24 Amsterdam Centraal | 3h09 | 10:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 225 | On time 8:31 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h14 | 10:45 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3529 · 20077 · S8 | 8:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h32 | 12:28 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3529 · 20077 · 10131 · ICE 107 | On time 8:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h26 | 12:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3031+ 20019 | 9:24 Amsterdam Centraal | 3h09 | 12:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3531 · IC 3031+ 20019 | 9:26 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 12:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 123 | On time 10:31 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h14 | 12:45 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3537 · 20081 · S8 | 10:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h32 | 14:28 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3537 · 20081 · 10139 · ICE 109 | On time 10:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h26 | 14:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3039+ 20023 | 11:24 Amsterdam Centraal | 3h09 | 14:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3539 · IC 3039+ 20023 | 11:26 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 14:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 125 | On time 12:33 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h12 | 14:45 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3545 · 20085 · S8 | 12:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h32 | 16:28 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3545 · 20085 · 10147 · ICE 201 | On time 12:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h26 | 16:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3047+ 20027 | 13:24 Amsterdam Centraal | 3h09 | 16:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3547 · IC 3047+ 20027 | 13:26 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 16:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 127 | On time 14:33 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h12 | 16:45 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3553 · 20089 · 10155 · ICE 203 | On time 14:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h26 | 18:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3553 · 20089 · S8 | 14:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h32 | 18:28 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3055+ 20031 | 15:24 Amsterdam Centraal | 3h09 | 18:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3555 · IC 3055+ 20031 | 15:26 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 18:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 129 | On time 16:33 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h12 | 18:45 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3561 · 20093 · 10163 · ICE 205 | On time 16:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h26 | 20:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3561 · 20093 · S8 | 16:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h32 | 20:28 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3063+ 20035 | 17:24 Amsterdam Centraal | 3h09 | 20:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3563 · IC 3063+ 20035 | 17:26 Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 20:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 182 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 182 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
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 Hbf -> Steinstraße/Königsallee, Düsseldorf
With over 60 daily departures from Amsterdam to Dusseldorf, on a 24-hour timetable that operates seven days a week, it is easy to travel between the two cities by train. Seven of these routes are direct, with a journey time of around 2 hours and 10 minutes. Other services can involve up to four connections and a longer travelling time of up to 4.5 hours. Departures are from Amsterdam Centraal with routes terminating at Dusseldorf Hbf.
Trains to Dusseldorf from Amsterdam are all run by DB (Deutsche Bahn), the German national operator and one of the largest rail companies in the world. Onboard facilities on long-distance DB trains include luggage space, power outlets, free wifi and buffet cars.
Direct trains between the two cities take approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. Services that involve connections can take up to 4.5 hours depending on the number of transfers needed and waiting times at connecting stations. These stations include Arnhem, Utrecht, Roermond, Ede-Wageningen and Amersfoort.
DB trains to Dusseldorf from Amsterdam run to a timetable that operates 24-hours a day and seven days a week. There are nearly sixty departures a day with between two and four leaving Amsterdam every hour.
Departure station:Routes from Amsterdam to Dusseldorf all depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station. Amsterdam Centraal is a large impressive building located in the heart of the city and within a comfortable walk of historic and cultural attractions. Trams, Metro trains, taxis, water buses and local buses serve the station which also has car and bicycle parking, wifi, toilets, left luggage storage, ATMs, shops and cafes.
Arrival station:Trains from Amsterdam to Dusseldorf arrive at Dusseldorf Hbf, a busy and centrally located station. It is linked to the city's S-Bahn and U-Bahn services as well as local buses and tram lines. Station facilities include a taxi rank, car parking, wifi, luggage storage, ATMs, toilets, shops, coffee shops and restaurants.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Düsseldorf trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Düsseldorf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant As, Gustavino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Zuid: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Amsterdam Zuid, citizenM Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South.
Amsterdam Sloterdijk is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Sloterdijk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Helden, Grand Café Hermes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk, Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
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