- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
A major Dutch art museum with works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and more, set in a landmark building on Museumplein.
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£32
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£45
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
2 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
2 h 58 m
Trains on 15 Sept
4
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Schiphol will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 4 trains from Düsseldorf to Schiphol, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 184 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. 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 £16, while a flight costs an average of £207.
Distance: 184 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£44 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £207 Average Price | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Düsseldorf to Schiphol:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Schiphol costing on average £44.
A coach is £191 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Schiphol costing on average £207.
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
Coach takes on average 4h 3m.
Tickets start at around £44 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.40. The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Schiphol trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 · IC 3524 | Delayed 4:17 6:17Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 9:13 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
![]() | 7:48 Düsseldorf | 3h25 | 11:13 Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:11 Düsseldorf | 2h32 | 10:43 Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:12 Düsseldorf | 2h31 | 10:43 Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:48 Düsseldorf | 3h25 | 12:13 Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Schiphol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 184 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 22:35 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Schiphol 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 Schiphol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf to Schiphol trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Schiphol Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Schiphol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
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.
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