How to get from Munich to Düsseldorf
- 487 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 24m
- 39 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 10m
direct
Flight
€143
Cheapest
8h 10m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 487 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
487 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €105Checked Oct 9 | 1h 24mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €42Older observation | 5h 39m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 8h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€105Checked Oct 91h 24m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€42Older observation5h 39m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€24Omio catalogue, Oct 108h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich to Düsseldorf: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich Airport → Düsseldorf Airportflight
Eurowings·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Munich to Düsseldorf
FlixBus runs 39 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:45 and the last at 22:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 39 | 02:45 | 22:05 |
All departures
- 02:45
- 03:45
- 04:45
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 07:15
- 08:00
- 08:15
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 10:45
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 19:40
- 20:05
- 20:40
- 21:05
- 21:40
- 22:05
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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
EurowingsMunich Airport-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMunich central-Düsseldorf central, Cologne-DüsseldorfBook →
Deutsche BahnMunich-CologneBook →On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Düsseldorf works
Start with a Eurowings flight from Munich to Düsseldorf, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €143 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Munich to Düsseldorf: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Düsseldorf?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Munich to Düsseldorf?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:45 and the last at 22:05, from Munich central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Munich to Düsseldorf?
39 a day with FlixBus, between 02:45 and 22:05.
Which station does the bus from Munich to Düsseldorf leave from?
Munich central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Düsseldorf from Munich?
About 487 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Düsseldorf cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €143. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Munich to Düsseldorf?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Munich to Düsseldorf?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Munich and Düsseldorf?
Munich is MUC and Düsseldorf is DUS, so this route is usually written MUC to DUS.
Which operators run Munich to Düsseldorf?
On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Munich to Düsseldorf without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 33m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich 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: Eurowings
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 8 Oct 2026