Rotterdam to Düsseldorf train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

Showing times and prices for 16 Jun

Cheapest price

£48

Average price

£56

Fastest journey

2 h 46 m

Average duration

2 h 49 m

Trains per day

Distance

177 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.

Fast trains

To travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf you need to make at least one change.

IC 1135 · IC 3533 · RE 20079

10:142h56

Rotterdam Centraal

13:10Düsseldorf Hbf

£481One-way

2 changes

IC 1127 · IC 3525 · RE 20075

08:142h56

Rotterdam Centraal

11:10Düsseldorf Hbf

£481One-way

2 changes

IC 1155 · IC 3553 · 21613

15:142h55

Rotterdam Centraal

18:09Düsseldorf Hbf

£481One-way

2 changes

IC 1143 · IC 3541 · RE 20083

12:142h56

Rotterdam Centraal

15:10Düsseldorf Hbf

£481One-way

2 changes

IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 21611

13:142h55

Rotterdam Centraal

16:09Düsseldorf Hbf

£481One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£38 Average Price	£20 Average Price Cheapest
4h 1m average duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 26m average duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Rotterdam to Düsseldorf train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 16 June

Last updated at 09:05

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
IC 2027 · ICE 225	On time 06:05 Rotterdam Centraal	2h46	08:51 Düsseldorf Hbf	1 change
IC 1127 · IC 3525 · RE 20075	06:14 Rotterdam Centraal	2h56	09:10 Düsseldorf Hbf	2 changes
IC 2827 · IC 3227+VIA20017	06:20 Rotterdam Centraal	3h13	09:33 Düsseldorf Hbf	2 changes
IC 3231+VIA20019	06:33 Rotterdam Centraal	4h00	10:33 Düsseldorf Hbf	1 change
IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 21607	07:14 Rotterdam Centraal	2h55	10:09 Düsseldorf Hbf	2 changes
IC 2831 · IC 3231+VIA20019	07:20 Rotterdam Centraal	3h13	10:33 Düsseldorf Hbf	2 changes
IC 2035 · ICE 123	08:05 Rotterdam Centraal	2h47	10:52 Düsseldorf Hbf	1 change
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · RE 20079	08:14 Rotterdam Centraal	2h56	11:10 Düsseldorf Hbf	2 changes
IC 2835 · IC 3235+VIA20021	08:20 Rotterdam Centraal	3h13	11:33 Düsseldorf Hbf	2 changes
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf?

The best time to book your train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Rotterdam to Düsseldorf route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf.

Trains

from £23

Coaches

from £14

Journey information

Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

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Trains from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Distance

177 km

Average train duration

3h 31m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 46m

First train

00:05

Last train

23:54

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

Deutsche Bahn trains will get you from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 2 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: £17

FAQs: Rotterdam to Düsseldorf train

FAQs: Travel by train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf.

Cheap train tickets from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is £40; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Rotterdam to Düsseldorf train time is 2 h 26 min covering the 109 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf leaves at 23: 00.

There are 5 trains a day from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Rotterdam to Düsseldorf train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 00.

A trip to Düsseldorf from Rotterdam is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is June.

You have options as you can travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.