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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
2 h 35 m
Trains on 19 Sept
5
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 5 trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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.
22:403h15Frankfurt am Main Airport1:55Dusseldorf Airport£141One-way0 changes- 2:592h06Frankfurt am Main Airport5:05Dusseldorf Airport£211One-way0 changes
- 3:592h06Frankfurt am Main Airport6:05Dusseldorf Airport£221One-way0 changes
- 3:132h22Frankfurt am Main Airport5:35Dusseldorf Airport£221One-way0 changes
- 21:213h07Frankfurt am Main Airport0:28Dusseldorf Airport£541One-way0 changes
- 3:592h06Frankfurt am Main Airport6:05Dusseldorf Airport£221One-way0 changes
- 2:592h06Frankfurt am Main Airport5:05Dusseldorf Airport£211One-way0 changes
- 3:132h22Frankfurt am Main Airport5:35Dusseldorf Airport£221One-way0 changes
- 21:213h07Frankfurt am Main Airport0:28Dusseldorf Airport£541One-way0 changes
- 22:403h15Frankfurt am Main Airport1:55Dusseldorf Airport£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a flight costs an average of £177.
Distance: 187 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £177 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport costing on average £57.
A coach is £151 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport costing on average £177.
Other travel options to Dusseldorf Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Coach takes on average 5h 25m.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (1h 54m by train vs 2h 29m by car). Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 1022 · S11 | On time 7:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h56 | 10:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
| ICE 204 · S11 | On time 8:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h44 | 9:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
| ICE 822 · S11 | On time 8:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h53 | 10:15 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
| ICE 1612 · IC 2204 · S11 | On time 8:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 10:35 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 2 changes | |
| S8 · IC 2049 · ICE 202 · S11 | 8:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h25 | 11:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3 changes | |
| ICE 614 · ICE 1022 · S11 | On time 9:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h45 | 10:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1012 · S11 | On time 9:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h34 | 11:15 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
| ICE 1020 · S11 | On time 9:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h56 | 12:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
| ICE 202 · S11 | On time 10:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h44 | 11:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
| ICE 728 · S11 | On time 10:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h53 | 12:15 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
| ICE 1610 · IC 2202 · S11 | On time 10:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 12:35 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 2 changes | |
| S8 · IC 2047 · ICE 200 · S11 | 10:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h25 | 13:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3 changes | |
| ICE 612 · ICE 1020 · S11 | On time 11:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h45 | 12:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1010 · S11 | On time 11:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h34 | 13:15 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
| ICE 126 · S11 | On time 11:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h49 | 13:35 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
| ICE 926 · S11 | On time 11:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h56 | 14:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
| ICE 200 · S11 | On time 12:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h44 | 13:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
| ICE 724 · S11 | On time 12:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h53 | 14:15 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
| ICE 1518 · IC 2200 · S11 | On time 12:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 14:35 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 2 changes | |
| S8 · IC 2045 · ICE 108 · S11 | 12:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h25 | 15:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3 changes | |
| ICE 610 · ICE 926 · S11 | On time 13:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h45 | 14:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
| 2:59 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2h06 | 5:05 Dusseldorf Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3:13 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2h22 | 5:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3:59 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2h06 | 6:05 Dusseldorf Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 187 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 34 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 5:59 |
Last train 21:40 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Dusseldorf Airport from £9. 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf Airport train
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