The average train between Düsseldorf and Apolda takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Düsseldorf to Apolda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Düsseldorf and Apolda. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Apolda at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Apolda station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Düsseldorf to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Düsseldorf to Apolda train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Düsseldorf and Apolda is 331.5 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Apolda via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 54m.