Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Düsseldorf
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Düsseldorf will cost around £ 128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 74.
Train schedule Berlin to Düsseldorf
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Fastest train times from Berlin to Düsseldorf
Fastest Journey
4 h 15 m
Average
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
478 km
Of the 28 trains that leave Berlin for Düsseldorf every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 478 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 17 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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Overview: Train from Berlin to Düsseldorf
 | Distance | 296 miles (477 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 39 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £40 (€45) |
 | Train frequency | 17 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 17 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Flixbus |
Trains from Berlin to Düsseldorf cover the 296 miles (477 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 39 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Flixbus. Normally, there are 17 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £27, but the average price of train tickets is £40. Travellers depart most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus trains Berlin to Düsseldorf
For as little as £27 you can travel by train between Berlin and Düsseldorf with Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Düsseldorf train.
Train information from Berlin to Düsseldorf with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 4 h 38 min
- Average Price: £35
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 7 a day
Deutsche Bahn 's current ticket policies due to COVID-19 for your train between Berlin and Düsseldorf are the following:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Normal conditions apply
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.
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Which train station from Berlin to Düsseldorf do I depart from? Which Düsseldorf train station from Berlin do I arrive in?
Some of the Berlin train stations to Düsseldorf you can start your journey from include Berlin Hbf, Berlin Spandau and Berlin Südkreuz. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Düsseldorf include Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal and Düsseldorf-Benrath.
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arriving in Düsseldorf Hbf.
Where is the departure train station in Berlin located? Where is the arrival train station in Düsseldorf located?
Passengers board their train most frequently from Berlin Hbf and travel around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf and need to travel approximately 1.7 miles (2.7 km) from the train station to the city centre in Düsseldorf.
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Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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S-Bahn lines: S3, S5, S7, S9
Bus lines: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245, M41, M85, N20, N40, N5
Tram lines: M5, M6, M8, M10
Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FEX, HBX, IRE, RB10, RB14, RB21, RB22, RE1, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5, RE7
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