The average train between Milan and Düsseldorf takes 11h 44m and the fastest train takes 9h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan to Düsseldorf. 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 4 times a day between Milan and Düsseldorf. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Düsseldorf at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Milan to Düsseldorf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Düsseldorf. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Düsseldorf station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
Milan to Düsseldorf train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Düsseldorf train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Book your Milan to Düsseldorf train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Milan and Düsseldorf is 664.5 km. The road distance is 893 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Düsseldorf Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 10m.