The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $22.
Of the 54 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Düsseldorf every day 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 182 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 920
S8 · ICE 920
ICE 24 · 26839
ICE 618 · ICE 543
ICE 522 · 26843
ICE 916
ICE 1012
ICE 912
ICE 918
ICE 720Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 182 km
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3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf trains for today, Wednesday, 28 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 10 · 26833 | On time 5:33 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h47 | 7:20 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 10 · 26833 | On time 5:48 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h32 | 7:20 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 912 | On time 6:12 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h42 | 7:54 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 120 | Delayed 6:34 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h36 | 8:12 pm 8:12 pmDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 912 | Delayed 6:42 pm 6:41 pmFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h13 | 7:54 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 24 · 26839 | On time 6:43 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h37 | 10:20 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 120 | Delayed 6:49 pm 6:48 pmFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 8:12 pm 8:12 pmDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 528 | Delayed 7:15 pm 7:07 pmFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h31 | 8:41 pm 8:41 pmDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 318 · 26837 | On time 7:14 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h06 | 9:20 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 528 | Delayed 7:30 pm 7:22 pmFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h16 | 8:41 pm 8:41 pmDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 318 · 26837 | On time 7:29 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h51 | 9:20 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 526 | Delayed 8:09 pm 8:08 pmFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 9:41 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 526 | Delayed 8:23 pm 8:22 pmFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h19 | 9:41 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541 | On time 8:32 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h16 | 10:48 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 910 · 26839 | Delayed 8:42 pm 8:41 pmFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h39 | 10:20 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 524 · 26841 | On time 9:07 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 11:20 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 100 · ICE 1541 | On time 9:11 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h37 | 10:48 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 524 · 26841 | On time 9:22 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 11:20 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
24369+ 15541 · ICE 920 | On time 9:46 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h45 | 1:31 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
S8 · ICE 920 | On time 10:00 pm Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h31 | 1:31 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 522 · 26843 | On time 10:11 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h09 | 12:20 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 920 | On time 10:23 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h08 | 1:31 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 522 · 26843 | On time 10:25 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h55 | 12:20 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
| Thursday, 29 January | |||||
ICE 618 · ICE 543 | On time 3:46 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h50 | 5:36 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 222 | 4:34 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h36 | 6:10 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 826 | On time 4:41 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h58 | 6:39 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 18 · 26809 | On time 5:34 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h46 | 7:20 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 824 | On time 6:08 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h31 | 7:39 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 220 | 6:34 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h36 | 8:10 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 822 | On time 7:08 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 8:36 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 316 · 26813 | 7:33 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h47 | 9:20 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 820 | On time 8:08 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h31 | 9:39 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 820 | On time 8:22 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h17 | 9:39 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 128 | Delayed 8:34 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h36 | 10:12 am 10:12 amDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1012 | On time 8:41 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h13 | 9:54 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 128 | Delayed 8:47 am 8:46 amFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h24 | 10:12 am 10:12 amDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 728 | On time 9:08 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h29 | 10:37 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 728 | On time 9:22 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h15 | 10:37 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 16 · 26817 | On time 9:34 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h46 | 11:20 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 16 · 26817 | On time 9:48 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h32 | 11:20 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 726 | On time 10:08 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h31 | 11:39 am Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 126 | Delayed 10:34 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h36 | 12:12 pm 12:12 pmDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 926 · ICE 124 | Delayed 10:43 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h27 | 2:12 pm 2:12 pmDüsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 724 | On time 11:07 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h30 | 12:37 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 314 · 26821 | On time 11:34 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h46 | 1:20 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 722 | On time 12:08 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h30 | 1:38 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 918 | On time 12:41 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h13 | 1:54 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 124 | Delayed 12:49 pm 12:48 pmFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 2:12 pm 2:12 pmDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 720 | On time 1:22 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h14 | 2:36 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 14 · 26825 | On time 1:48 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h32 | 3:20 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 916 | On time 2:41 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h11 | 3:52 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 122 | Delayed 2:48 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 4:11 pm 4:11 pmDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 626 | On time 3:22 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h15 | 4:37 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 12 · 26829 | 3:48 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h32 | 5:20 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 624 | On time 4:22 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h14 | 5:36 pm Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 224 | Delayed 4:49 pm 4:48 pmFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 6:12 pm 6:12 pmDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 but you can travel from only $14 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 182 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 182 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf from $14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis



