The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
478 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Düsseldorf will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 28 trains that leave Berlin for Düsseldorf every day 21 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 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 21 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.
ICE 101
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ICE 946
ICE 275 · ICE 646
ICE 546 · ICE 821
ICE 640
ICE 940
ICE 942
ICE 944Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £64.
Distance: 478 km
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Berlin to Düsseldorf train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Düsseldorf trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 646 | On time 03:23 Berlin Hbf | 4h44 | 08:07 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 275 · ICE 646 | On time 03:28 Berlin Hbf | 4h39 | 08:07 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 656 · RE 20070 | On time 03:54 Berlin Hbf | 4h52 | 08:46 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 946 | On time 04:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h35 | 09:02 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 944 | On time 06:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h21 | 11:07 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 06:59 Berlin Ostbahnhof | 5h16 | 12:15 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 07:10 Berlin Hbf | 5h05 | 12:15 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 07:40 Berlin Spandau | 4h35 | 12:15 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 642 | On time 07:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h22 | 12:08 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 652 · RE 20078 | On time 07:57 Berlin Hbf | 4h49 | 12:46 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1050 | On time 08:09 Berlin Hbf | 4h41 | 12:50 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 942 | On time 08:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h21 | 13:07 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 640 | On time 09:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h21 | 14:07 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 940 | On time 10:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h21 | 15:07 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 548 | On time 11:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h22 | 16:08 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 558 · 22628 | On time 11:57 Berlin Hbf | 4h49 | 16:46 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1546 | On time 12:06 Berlin Hbf | 4h45 | 16:51 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 848 | On time 12:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h21 | 17:07 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 546 | On time 13:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h24 | 18:10 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 546 · ICE 821 | On time 13:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h20 | 18:06 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 556 · RE 20090 | On time 13:57 Berlin Hbf | 4h49 | 18:46 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 750 · IC 2207 | On time 14:06 Berlin Hbf | 4h41 | 18:47 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 846 | On time 14:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h24 | 19:10 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 15:32 Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 4h44 | 20:16 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 544 | On time 15:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h21 | 20:07 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 554 · S 8 | On time 15:57 Berlin Hbf | 5h03 | 21:00 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 844 | On time 16:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h21 | 21:07 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 542 | On time 17:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h25 | 22:11 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 552 · RE 26440 | On time 17:57 Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 23:18 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 842 | On time 18:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h56 | 23:42 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 101 | 23:22 Berlin Hbf | 6h03 | 05:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Düsseldorf
Trains from Berlin to Düsseldorf run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 478 km distance in 4h 19m.
Distance 478 km |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Berlin to Düsseldorf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Berlin and Düsseldorf from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
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.
FAQs: Berlin to Düsseldorf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Düsseldorf
- Wernesgrüner B
- Steakhaus Barbecue
- TreBo
- Thai-A-Dong
- Hotel Karlshorst
- Allee-Hotel Berlin
- Mit-Mensch
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ristorante Salve
- Mommsen-Eck
- Hotel Orion
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- EnergieHotel
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Fook Lam Mun
- Schützen-Wirtin
- Loretta am Wannsee
- Lorettas Almhütte
- Bonverde am Wannsee
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- Saigon Kitchen 1985
- Agostino
- Friedhard's
- Genç
- Haus Gotland
- Viet Duc
- Knossos
- Karow Döner
- Kaffeehaus Madlen
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Potsdamer Straße.
- Vapiano
- Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz
- The Curtain Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz
- The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
- Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: shopping and dining area
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S25, S26
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Dante
- Dalinji
- Addis Abeba
- Phan Gia
- Econtel Berlin Charlottenburg
- Aparotel Berlin
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Pizzafabrik.de
- Dolce Vita
- Drachen Bistro
- Linden Grillhaus
- Restaurantschiff Patio
- Da ponte
- Trattoria Fidelia
- Weinwirtschaft in der Akademie der Künste
- Hansablick Garni
- Central Inn
- Ameron Hotel Abion Spreebogen Berlin
- Hotel Tiergarten
- Litehouse
- Café Viktoria
- Landhaus Botanischer Garten
- Macedonia
- Hotel Enzian
- Mevlana
- Sida
- Feuerbach
- Il Giardino
- Anna 1908
- Madflats
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Burger King
- Wok & Grill
- La Laconda
- Viet Bowl
- Vienna House Easy
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- LebensArt
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Motel One Berlin-Ku'Damm
- Hecker's Hotel
- Hotel Indigo Berlin Ku'damm
- Restaurant Freischwimmer
- Melissa
- Hafengarten
- Löcknitz-Forelle Imbiß
- Caffè Kamee
- Oase Adlershof
- Gerdan's Café
- Esskultur
- Airporthotel Berlin - Adlershof
- ADAPT APARTMENTS Berlin GmbH
- Asiagourmet
- Bistro Bonjour
- Thang Long
- Center-Grill
- Matchpoint
- Principessa
- Sushi Yana
- Am Mittelmeer
- Vietnam Today
- Thai Sushi
- Herkules II
- Mahlsdorfer Grillhaus
- Hotel-Pension Draheim
- Pension Werner
- Café Pankow
- Bärbels Bistro
- Call a Pizza
- Lindengarten
- Pankow
- Fisherman's
- Trattoria Monticchiello
- Marians Imbiss
- Ristorante Da Guiliano
- Alt Tegel
- Schleusenkrug
- Weinwirtschaft in der Akademie der Künste
- Café Viktoria
- Marjan Grill
- Hansablick Garni
- Hotel Indigo Berlin Ku'damm
- Novum Style Hotel Berlin-Centrum
- SO/ Berlin Das Stue
- Efes
- Café Lebensart
- Piazza Fontana
- Restaurant Dubrovnik
- Döner Zimmer
- Café Kent
- Silber Cafe Bar
- Balgaran 2
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- Papa Grill
- Bahar Restaurant
- Haupt Grill
- Parkcafé Pusteblume
- Pension Senta
- Hotel Atlas
- Taverna Athos
- Mario
- Pino
- Parkcafé Pusteblume
- Pension Senta
- Hotel Atlas
- Madflats
- Arema
- Darbar
- Beussel Grill
- Pizzeria Europa
- Alfa Hotel Berlin
- Sickinger Hof
- Hotel garni Aaberna
- Excellent Apartments
- Shaan
- Restaurant Louis
- Kiez-Bäckerei
- Su Nuraghe
- Estrel Berlin
- Bistro Waldschulallee
- Funkturm-Restaurant
- Messesnack Kleiner Stern
- La Forchetta
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Sumak
- Café.komm
- Trattoria Ottavio
- Haus Litzbrück
- Haus Litzbrück
- Fu chu yuan
- Taj Mahal
- Hai Xian
- To1980
- Hotel Batavia
- Hotel Ko
- Hotel Burns
- Hotel Düsseldorf Mitte
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- Burger King
- Akropolis
- NineOfive
- ĂN BÁNH MÌ
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Prinz Anton
- Hotel Asahi
- Bar Olio
- El Olivio
- The Classic Western Steakhouse
- Löffelbar
- Kempe Comfort
- Wieland
- Terminus
- Hotel Ufer
- Asia Thai
- Cafe Kalusch
- Ballon
- La Corte
- Schloß Hotel Benrath
- Hotel Waldesruh
- Zur Pfeffermühle
- Pizzeria Da Gino
- Rohbau
- Grindhouse Homemade Burgers
- Novum Hotel Maxim Düsseldorf City
- Günnewig Hotel Esplanade
- Novum Hotel Flora
- Hotel Niku
- Kitchen
- Locanda La Bottella
- Cafeteria Le Carré
- RESTAURANT SPOERL FABRIK
- Renaissance Düsseldorf Hotel
- Mercure
- NH Düsseldorf City Nord
- Hotel Haus am Zoo
- Oebel
- Mykonos
- La Luce
- Brotkörbchen Garath
- Octagon
- Side
- Alde Brück
- Chelsea
- Hassler Fass
- Acora
- Platia
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- China Restauraut - Bambus Garten
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Kleine Oase Im Treibhaus GmbH
- Avidon Art & Design Hotel
- Novotel
- Irodion
- NineOfive
- ĂN BÁNH MÌ
- Izmir Kebap Haus
- Kempe Comfort
- Zum Tönnchen
- Hotel Friends
- Residenz
- Lokanta
- Mykonos
- La Luce
- Hotte-Hü
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