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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £117 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £117, while a flight costs an average of £295.
Distance: 691 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£117 Average Price Cheapest | £295 Average Price | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 25m Average total duration 16h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Cardiff to Düsseldorf:
A coach is £179 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Düsseldorf costing on average £295.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Coach takes on average 17h 25m.
Tickets start at around £117 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£58. The journey takes 16h 55m versus 9h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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The most popular day trips by train from Düsseldorf are Cologne, Essen, Bonn, Aachen and Dortmund. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Düsseldorf on Omio.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
Essen is a Ruhr city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex and broad green spaces give it a practical, contemporary character.
Bonn is best known as Beethoven’s birthplace and the former capital of West Germany. Set on the Rhine, it feels calm and cultured, with museums, leafy neighbourhoods and a strong university presence.
Aachen is best known for its cathedral and its close ties to Charlemagne and imperial history. Near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, it feels compact, youthful and international, with thermal spa traditions and a busy university scene.
Dortmund is a Ruhr city known for football, brewing heritage and its industrial roots. Former worksites, parks and modern cultural venues give it a practical, lively character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Düsseldorf:
A coach is £179 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Düsseldorf costing on average £295.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Coach takes on average 17h 25m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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