How much is the train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?

The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf start at $24. The average price for this train route is around $95. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?

The average train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf takes 2h 15m and covers 183 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 27m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 138 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn ICE , TGV inOui , Deutsche Bahn - SNCF .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?

The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 9:09pm.

What is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is TGV inOui , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator TGV inOui has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is TGV inOui , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:42am	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 6m	9:48am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	12:09pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 27m	1:36pm	Duesseldorf Central	Fastest
S-Bahn + InterCity	Train	6:25am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	3h 30m	9:55am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	6:53am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	2h 22m	9:15am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	No tags
	Train	7:08am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 50m	8:58am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	7:32pm	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 33m	12:05am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	12:09pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 27m	1:36pm	Duesseldorf Central	Fastest
S-Bahn + InterCity	Train	6:25am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	3h 40m	10:05am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	6:50am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	2h 15m	9:05am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	No tags
	Train	7:08am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 50m	8:58am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	6:43am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 48m	8:31am	Duesseldorf Central	Cheapest
	Train	1:08pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 28m	2:36pm	Duesseldorf Central	Fastest
	Train	7:08am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 47m	8:55am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	6:43am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 48m	8:31am	Duesseldorf Central	No tags
	Train	7:08am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 47m	8:55am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	6:43am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 48m	8:31am	Duesseldorf Central	Cheapest
	Train	1:08pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 28m	2:36pm	Duesseldorf Central	Fastest
	Train	7:08am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 47m	8:55am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	6:43am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 48m	8:31am	Duesseldorf Central	No tags
	Train	7:08am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 47m	8:55am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	6:43am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 48m	8:31am	Duesseldorf Central	Cheapest
	Train	1:08pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 28m	2:36pm	Duesseldorf Central	Fastest
	Train	7:08am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 47m	8:55am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	6:43am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 48m	8:31am	Duesseldorf Central	No tags
	Train	7:08am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 47m	8:55am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Düsseldorf. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

183 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $234	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $289	Average Duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $44	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf?

Frankfurt am Main

A
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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B
Frankfurt Airport
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Düsseldorf

A
Hbf
Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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B
ZOB am Hbf
Fernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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C
Duesseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

TGV inOui

4/553 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

Deutsche Bahn - SNCF

DE train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?
The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf start at $24. The average price for this train route is around $95. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?
The average train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf takes 2h 15m and covers 183 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 27m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 138 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn - SNCF.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?
The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 9:09pm.
What is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is TGV inOui, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator TGV inOui has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is TGV inOui, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-09

$118

12-10

$102

Today

$137

12-12

$55

12-13

$58

12-14

No data

12-15

$68

12-16

$68

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $55 to $281 for a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-12-12.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.