The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price
35S$
Average price
57S$
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf will cost around 57S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 35S$.
To travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf you need to make at least one change.
IC 2877 · IC 60403 · 268388:50 PM2h48Rotterdam Centraal11:38 PMDüsseldorf Hbf35 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 1418 · ICE 141 · 213314:02 AM4h10Rotterdam Centraal8:12 AMDüsseldorf Hbf39 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 1139 · IC 3537 · 2008111:15 AM2h54Rotterdam Centraal2:09 PMDüsseldorf Hbf50 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 200779:15 AM2h54Rotterdam Centraal12:09 PMDüsseldorf Hbf50 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 2007910:15 AM2h54Rotterdam Centraal1:09 PMDüsseldorf Hbf50 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 2035 · ICE 12310:05 AM2h40Rotterdam Centraal12:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf80 S$1One-way1 change
IC 2027 · ICE 2258:05 AM2h40Rotterdam Centraal10:45 AMDüsseldorf Hbf80 S$1One-way1 change
IC 2051 · ICE 1272:05 PM2h40Rotterdam Centraal4:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf70 S$1One-way1 change
IC 2043 · ICE 12512:05 PM2h40Rotterdam Centraal2:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf92 S$1One-way1 change
IC 2059 · ICE 1294:05 PM2h40Rotterdam Centraal6:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf60 S$1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Rotterdam to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 9S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. 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 9S$, and a flight costs an average of 402S$.
Distance: 177 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
53S$ Average Price | 17S$ Average Price Cheapest | 585S$ Average Price |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rotterdam to Düsseldorf train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Düsseldorf trains for today, Thursday, 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2067 · ICE 221 | Delayed 6:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 6:48 PM 6:48 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1167 · IC 3565 · 20095 | 6:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 9:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2867 · IC 3267+ 20037 | 6:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 9:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2867 · ICE 221 | Delayed 6:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h25 | 6:48 PM 6:48 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1171 · IC 3569 · 20097 | 7:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 10:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2877 · IC 60403 | 8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 11:19 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
RE 4074 · IC 579 · IC 3079+ 20043 | 8:54 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h44 | 12:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 1179 · IC 2979 · 18981 · 26401 | 9:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h58 | 4:13 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 1181 · IC 2981 · 32589 · 18981 | 9:45 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h28 | 4:13 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 3585 · 20065 | 9:56 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h13 | 6:09 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1187 · IC 3585 · 20065 | 11:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h54 | 6:09 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2889 · IC 3091+ 20009 | 11:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h43 | 7:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
RE 4086 · IC 591 · IC 3091+ 20009 | 11:54 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h39 | 7:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 changes | |
| Friday, 19 June | |||||
IC 1418 · ICE 141 · 21331 | 4:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h10 | 8:12 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2817 · ICE 121 | On time 5:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h55 | 8:45 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
RE 4014 · IC 519 · ICE 121 | On time 5:54 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 8:45 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3521 · 20073 | 5:56 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h13 | 10:09 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 | 6:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 9:09 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2819 · IC 3121+ 20013 | 6:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 9:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1123 · IC 3521 · 20073 | 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 10:09 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2027 · ICE 225 | On time 8:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 10:45 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 | 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 11:09 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 | 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 12:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2035 · ICE 123 | On time 10:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 12:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 | 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 1:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081 | 11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 2:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2043 · ICE 125 | On time 12:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 2:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 | 12:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 3:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 | 1:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 4:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2051 · ICE 127 | 2:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 4:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087 | 2:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 5:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1155 · IC 3553 · 20089 | 3:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 6:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2059 · ICE 129 | 4:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 6:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1159 · IC 3557 · 20091 | 4:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 7:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2063 · ICE 243 · 89894 · ICE 823 | On time 5:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h02 | 8:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 1163 · IC 3561 · 20093 | 5:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 8:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf
Trains from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 28S$ but you can travel from only 9S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 177 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price 28S$ |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Rotterdam and Düsseldorf from 9S$. 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
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Rotterdam to Düsseldorf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Düsseldorf
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with free parking options nearby
- Restaurant Alexander
- Brasserie Waalhaven
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- €0.70
- Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Alexander
- NH Capelle
- Campanile Rotterdam Oost
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- SIXT
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for trains to Utrecht and Rotterdam Central
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- €0.50
- 100 places, covered
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
- 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
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
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