Trains from Berlin to Düsseldorf

Trains from Berlin to Dusseldorf

The route from Berlin to Dusseldorf is a well-travelled one, giving passengers flexibility when it comes to planning their journey. 39 trains run from Berlin to Dusseldorf every weekday. Most of the trains are operated by DB, and the balance by FlixTrain. Eleven of the daily journeys are direct. These journeys take about 4.5 hours to complete. Most journeys require one change, and some require 2 changes. The latter journey can take up to 6 hours to complete.

Which train companies travel from Berlin to Dusseldorf?

Deutsche Bahn (DB) and FlixTrain operate from Berlin to Dusseldorf. DB, the main German provider, operates, the majority of the trains along this route, by far, and provides a faster service than FlixTrain. 

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Dusseldorf?

11 of the 39 daily trains offered on weekdays are direct journeys from Berlin to Dusseldorf, which take approximately 4.5 hours to complete. Most journeys require one change, and take between 4.5 and 11 hours to complete, depending on the layover time at the transfer station. Two journeys each day require 2 changes, but are only about 6 hours in duration.

How many trains are there from Berlin to Dusseldorf?

Trains commence operation shortly after midnight, and continue until shortly before midnight each day, running at approximately hourly intervals. Over peak hours, trains depart more frequently. There are 39 trains each weekday, with 36 operated by DB, and 3 by FlixTrain. Weekends are just as busy as weekdays, with trains running at approximately the same frequency as during the week.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Berlin to Dusseldorf?

Departure train station: Trains from Berlin to Dusseldorf leave from all of Berlin’s stations. A majority of trains leave from the Berlin hbf – Berlin’s central station. Facilities here include left luggage, a DB first class lounge and multiple dining options. One train leaves from the Berlin ZOB (the central bus station), one from the airport, one from the Alt-Tegel, one from the Berlin-Lichtenberg station, one from the Ostkreuz station, one from the Zoological Gardens and one from the Ostbahnhof. All stations are well-connected to public transport.

Arrival train station: All Dusseldorf arrivals are at the Dusseldorf central station. This modern station is centrally located, close to amenities and attractions. The station sports extensive facilities, including a shopping mall.