Although the cities are located in different countries, the distance between Düsseldorf and Amsterdam is only 230 km. There are several ways to get along this route, of which four direct ones are distinguished: by bus, train, plane and car. There are also many options with transfers, combining several modes of transport. You can cover the path in a different period of time, from 50 minutes to 9 hours. It all depends on the conditions that you choose. After reading this article, in which we have collected detailed and relevant information for 2021, you will find out all the options for how to get from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam.
By bus
Bus transportation has long established itself as one of the most affordable and comfortable modes of transport in Germany. Although this is the longest option, it is also convenient and economical.
FlixBus, the leader in bus transportation, offers at least 10 routes every day. Buses run from morning to evening, the earliest departure is around 4:15 am and the latest at 9:10 pm.
The interval between flights is from 1 to 3 hours. A direct trip will take from 2:30, with transfers in Antwerp, Rotterdam or Duisburg up to 9 hours. The fare varies from 20 to 59 €.
The bus schedule can be checked at the station, but it is better to find out in advance on the carrier's website. Online you can see more options and choose the one that suits you, besides, buying a ticket in advance will reduce its cost compared to the day of departure.
Discounts are generally available for children under 15, but not on all flights. If the cost of your ticket is 20 €, then you will have to pay the same amount for the child. The final amount can be calculated in advance when booking and purchasing a ticket on the FlixBus website.
The pick-up point in Dusseldorf is located right next to the central railway station at Worringer Straße 140, which is very convenient, since this is the central part of the city and it will not be difficult to get here from any area.
By train
From Dusseldorf to the capital of the Netherlands you can quickly, conveniently and relatively cheaply by train. As you know, German trains are among the highest quality and most technologically advanced in the world. Dutch, by the way, are not worse.
Direct ICE International trains leave from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam every two hours daily from 7:13 to 21:09. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The ticket price depends on the season, departure time and train class. The approximate price of a one-way ticket is 30 - 80 € for the second class and 50 - 100 € for the first.
For children in Germany, more than loyal rail fares. Children under 6 years old can ride for free, but must be accompanied by an adult.
If a child from 6 to 14 years old travels independently, then the cost of his ticket will be 50% less than that of an adult. Information about the number of children who will be with you must be indicated when booking, even if you do not have to pay extra for them.
On the square in front of the station, which can be reached through the main exit to the city, there is an interactive board (Fahrplan), where you can track information about the arrival of trains in Düsseldorf Hbf and departure (Abfahrt von Düsseldorf Hbf).
In Düsseldorf, the main railway station is located in the Düsseldorf-Stadtmitte area and has two exits - the main exit to the city at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz and the second at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz.
From other points in the city, you can get to the station by S-Bahn or Sky train, tickets for both types of transport can be purchased at special terminals.
It is more convenient and affordable to buy a ticket on the website of the official railway carrier Deutsche bahn. There is no Russian interface on the site, so if you don't know German, you can use English. Right there, in the header of the site, you can select the desired currency, dollars, rubles or euros.
It is better to pre-register on the website, indicating your valid e-mail box, to which, after placing an order and payment, you will receive a confirmation and the ticket itself in electronic form. This is the travel document that must be shown on the mobile phone screen before boarding the train.
Alternatively, you can buy a ticket at the box office or ticket machines at the station, but in this case, its price will be much higher: at the box office, a service fee of 2-3 € for each ticket is added to the main cost. Please note that train travel, like other transport in Germany, has discounts depending on the time of purchase, so if you want to buy cheap, take care of your reservation.
Air travel
Of course, the fastest, but also the most expensive type of communication between cities is air travel. Starting from Dusseldorf, in just 50 minutes the plane will land at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Flights between these cities are operated by KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines).
The minimum cost of a one-way flight will be 99 €, subject to booking and purchasing a ticket in advance.
A month before the departure date, the price will start at 109 €. A purchase per day or on the approximate date of the flight will cost significantly more - from 300 to 500 €.
There are about 5 direct flights per day, starting from 6.20 am to 18.15 pm. You can buy tickets online on the airline's website on the airline's website, here you can also familiarize yourself with the schedule and choose the appropriate option.
Düsseldorf International, the central airport of Düsseldorf, is located just 7 km from the city and is the third largest airport in Germany. You can get to the airport by bus and the Sky train monorail, which is the most commonly used one. The monorail connects the terminals and the parking area and also travels to Bahnhof Düsseldorf Flughafen train station. You need to buy a ticket for it at the terminal marked Sky train.
From Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the city center can be reached in 15-17 minutes by Dutch Railways (NS). Departures every 10 minutes and the fare is 6-11 euros.
By car
The distance of 230 km can be covered comfortably by car. There is no speed limit on German autobahns, and on Dutch roads the maximum is 130 km / h. Driving in this direction is a pleasure - the free roads have a smooth, high-quality surface. Under these conditions on the Autobahn the travel time will take approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. When planning your trip, you should take into account traffic congestion, because of which the journey can take from 3 to 6 hours.
By own or rented car
On the road from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam, you will need about 19 liters of gasoline. It is worth considering the difference in the cost of fuel: in Germany, the price per liter of gasoline is from 1.36 €, and in the Netherlands, 1 liter will cost from 1.65 €. When buying fuel in Dusseldorf for petrol, you will spend approximately 28–45 € for a one-way trip.
Car rental is very popular in Germany. There are many services that provide such a service, but there are also many who want to use it. Therefore, it is better to book a car in advance in order to guarantee the availability of the required car, especially since advance booking will cost less.
The rental price depends on the class of the car and the time of booking. On average, an economy-class car will cost from 40 € per day, a station wagon from 48 €. You can choose a convenient option on the Rentalcars.com website.
You can also get there by passing transport, this is probably the most budgetary option. You can find fellow drivers on the BlaBlaCar service. Such a trip will cost approximately € 11-22.
Transfer
Transfer is another convenient way of communication between cities. You can order a taxi in advance to any convenient place in Dusseldorf: to a hotel, airport, bus or train station.
For a group of 3 people, the transportation service in an economy class car will cost at least 125 €.For a group of up to 16 people, it will be more profitable to book a minibus. The price of such a transfer starts from 304 €. You can get acquainted with the tariffs on the Gettransfer website.
Summarize
From the information above, we can conclude that it will not be difficult to cover the distance from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam if you think over the route in advance.
First you need to choose a departure date, it is advisable to do this in advance in order to save on the cost of the ticket. Next, you should decide on the type of transport on which you want to travel. Here everyone has their own priorities and selection criteria. In doing so, you need to take into account travel time and financial capabilities.
But if you choose the best option in terms of the ratio of time and price, then we recommend travel by train or a direct bus route with the obligatory purchase of a ticket in advance.
