The cheapest trains from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam
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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 Düsseldorf to Amsterdam will cost around £ 37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 17.
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The fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam
Fastest Journey
2 h 14 m
Average
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
182 km
Of the 39 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Amsterdam every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 182 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 39 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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Train Information from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam
 | Distance | 113 miles (182 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 31 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £25 (€29) |
 | Train frequency | 7 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam cover the 113 miles (182 km) long route taking on average 2 h 31 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £22, but the average price of train tickets is £25. Travellers depart most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
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Düsseldorf to Amsterdam with Deutsche Bahn
Travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam from £22 with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
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 Düsseldorf to Amsterdam train.
- Average Price: £22
Deutsche Bahn 's current ticket policies due to COVID-19 for your train between Düsseldorf and Amsterdam are the following:
- Normal conditions apply
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Trains from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam
With eight direct services and up to 40 connecting routes, travelling by train from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam is quick and easy. Direct journeys take just under two and a half hours while other journeys can take up to nine and a half hours. All routes are operated by Deutsche Bahn, with trains departing from Dusseldorf Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal Station.
Which train companies travel from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam?
All train routes from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam are provided by Deutsche Bahn. Deutsche Bahn is the largest provider of passenger train services in the world with a modern fleet of rolling stock. All trains have onboard bar-bistros as well as luggage storage, toilets, WiFi access and power outlets.
How long is the train from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam?
Direct routes from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam take approximately two and a half hours while other journeys can take up to nine and a half hours depending on the number of connections required and the waiting time at transfer stations. Some later departures arrive the following morning. Connections are made at stations that include Arnhem, Duisberg, Venlo, Utrecht Centraal and Amersfoort.
How many trains are there from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam?
There are eight direct departures every day of the week and up to 40 departures that require between one and three connections. On Mondays to Fridays, trains start running in the early hours of the morning followed by at least two departures an hour until the late evening. A similar service operates on Saturdays and Sundays but the first departure of the day is slightly later.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam?
Departure train station: All trains from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam depart from Dusseldorf Hbf. This is a large and busy station conveniently located for the city centre. Local transport services include S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains, local buses, trams and taxis. Facilities at the station include car parking, left luggage storage, toilets, ATMs, WiFi access, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Arrival train station: Trains to Amsterdam from Dusseldorf arrive at Amsterdam Centraal, which is in the heart of the city and within walking distance of tourist attractions. The station has good transport links with taxis, local buses, water buses and Metro trains. Station facilities include car and bicycle parking, WiFi access, left luggage storage, ATMs, toilets, restaurants, cafes and shops.
Travel Tips
Travel by train between Düsseldorf, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands is: Partially open.
Is international entry into Amsterdam from Düsseldorf restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Netherlands from Düsseldorf?
Entry Requirements:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Health declaration required
What are the safety rules to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands?
The government of Netherlands has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 24/10/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam closer to your date of departure here.
Return travel from Netherlands to Germany is: Partially open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Düsseldorf from Amsterdam?
Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Amsterdam?
Requirements for reentering:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Düsseldorf, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 25/10/2021. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Düsseldorf from Amsterdam.
When taking the train from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam, you can choose to depart from train stations like Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal and Düsseldorf-Benrath. Your trip can end in train stations such as Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Sloterdijk.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf, which is located around 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Amsterdam Centraal, located 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from the city centre.
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