How to get from Berlin to Düsseldorf
- 474 km as the crow flies
- 52 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 24 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Düsseldorf: train. The two cities are about 474 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 24 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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474 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €95Checked Oct 9 | 2h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €43Older observation | 5h 33m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 8hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€95Checked Oct 92h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€43Older observation5h 33m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 98h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Berlin to Düsseldorf: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin → Dortmundtrain
Deutsche Bahn·3h 33m - 2Dortmund → DüsseldorftrainDeutsche Bahn·43m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Berlin to Düsseldorf
FlixBus runs 52 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:55 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 52 | 00:55 | 23:55 |
All departures
- 00:55
- 01:20
- 01:40
- 01:55
- 02:20
- 02:40
- 02:55
- 03:20
- 03:40
- 03:45
- 04:20
- 04:45
- 05:20
- 05:24
- 05:32
- 05:45
- 06:20
- 06:24
- 06:27
- 06:28
- 06:32
- 06:39
- 07:20
- 08:20
- 09:03
- 09:19
- 09:20
- 10:00
- 10:03
- 10:19
- 10:22
- 10:40
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 13:19
- 13:26
- 14:19
- 14:26
- 14:28
- 14:39
- 21:10
- 21:35
- 21:55
- 22:10
- 22:35
- 22:55
- 23:10
- 23:35
- 23:55
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 Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnBerlin-Dortmund, Dortmund-Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn Airport-Düsseldorf, Berlin-CologneBook →
EurowingsBerlin Brandenburg-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusCologne-Düsseldorf, Berlin central-Düsseldorf centralBook →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Düsseldorf works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Berlin to Dortmund, about 3h 33m. Transfer in Dortmund and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Düsseldorf (43 min). In total it's roughly €44 over 4h 39m, 1 transfer.
Berlin to Düsseldorf: common questions
When is the first bus from Berlin to Düsseldorf?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:55 and the last at 23:55, from Berlin central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Berlin to Düsseldorf?
52 a day with FlixBus, between 00:55 and 23:55.
Which station does the bus from Berlin to Düsseldorf leave from?
Berlin central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Berlin to Düsseldorf?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Düsseldorf from Berlin?
About 474 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Berlin to Düsseldorf?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin 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: Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026