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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

22

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.

Deutsche BahnIC 1135 · IC 3533 · RE 20079
10:142h56
Rotterdam Centraal
13:10Düsseldorf Hbf
£481One-way
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 1127 · IC 3525 · RE 20075
08:142h56
Rotterdam Centraal
11:10Düsseldorf Hbf
£481One-way
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 1155 · IC 3553 · 21613
15:142h55
Rotterdam Centraal
18:09Düsseldorf Hbf
£481One-way
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 1143 · IC 3541 · RE 20083
12:142h56
Rotterdam Centraal
15:10Düsseldorf Hbf
£481One-way
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 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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£38

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£20

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4h 1m

average duration

Fastest

3h 31m

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Additional time*

4h 26m

average duration

3h 56m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Live departures

Rotterdam to Düsseldorf train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 16 June
Last updated at 09:05
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
deutsche_bahnIC 2027 · ICE 225
On time
06:05 Rotterdam Centraal
2h46
08:51 Düsseldorf Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnIC 1127 · IC 3525 · RE 2007506:14 Rotterdam Centraal
2h56
09:10 Düsseldorf Hbf2 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 2827 · IC 3227+viasVIA2001706:20 Rotterdam Centraal
3h13
09:33 Düsseldorf Hbf2 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 3231+viasVIA2001906:33 Rotterdam Centraal
4h00
10:33 Düsseldorf Hbf1 change
deutsche_bahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 2160707:14 Rotterdam Centraal
2h55
10:09 Düsseldorf Hbf2 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 2831 · IC 3231+viasVIA2001907:20 Rotterdam Centraal
3h13
10:33 Düsseldorf Hbf2 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 2035 · ICE 12308:05 Rotterdam Centraal
2h47
10:52 Düsseldorf Hbf1 change
deutsche_bahnIC 1135 · IC 3533 · RE 2007908:14 Rotterdam Centraal
2h56
11:10 Düsseldorf Hbf2 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 2835 · IC 3235+viasVIA2002108:20 Rotterdam Centraal
3h13
11:33 Düsseldorf Hbf2 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.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

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GermanyGermany
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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
7
Fastest train
2h 46m
First train
00:05
Last train
23:54
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

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

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