How to get from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf by price and travel time.
- 183 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 58m
- 103 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 58m
1 transfer
Train
€25
Cheapest
2h 50m
direct
Bus
€13
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 183 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €9, on Thu, Oct 15.
183 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 58m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 58m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Düsseldorf: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt → Düsseldorf centralbus
FlixBus·2h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
FlixBus runs 103 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 103 | 00:20 | 23:40 |
All departures
- 00:20
- 00:30
- 00:40
- 01:00
- 01:10
- 01:20
- 01:30
- 01:40
- 02:00
- 02:10
- 02:15
- 02:20
- 02:30
- 03:00
- 03:15
- 03:20
- 04:15
- 04:30
- 05:00
- 05:15
- 05:30
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 06:40
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 07:40
- 07:50
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 08:50
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 09:50
- 10:50
- 11:35
- 11:50
- 12:35
- 12:45
- 12:50
- 13:05
- 13:10
- 13:35
- 13:45
- 14:05
- 14:10
- 14:45
- 15:05
- 15:45
- 15:55
- 16:20
- 16:45
- 16:55
- 17:10
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 18:10
- 18:30
- 19:10
- 19:30
- 20:55
- 21:55
- 23:20
- 23:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf central, about 2h 50m. In total it's roughly €13 over 2h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Düsseldorf: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf?
The most useful route takes about 2h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:40, from Frankfurt central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf?
103 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:40.
Which station does the bus from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf leave from?
Frankfurt central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Düsseldorf from Frankfurt?
About 183 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Düsseldorf cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €9 to €13. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Düsseldorf?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 28m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026