There are 6 ways to get from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
2h 35m€33–236Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf289 km
3h 8m€12–20Bus
- Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
5h 54m€26–45Drive 288 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Düsseldorfcar 288 km
2h 32m€41–59Train, fly
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3h 19m€103–200Train
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 55 / ...
3h 18m€55–250
Heidelberg to Düsseldorf by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf is to rideshare which costs €12 - €20 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Düsseldorf central bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Düsseldorf Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Düsseldorf is 295 km. The road distance is 288 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €240.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Düsseldorf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.
Heidelberg to Düsseldorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Düsseldorf, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–220 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Düsseldorf central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 54m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–220
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–220
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–220
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–250
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Heidelberg to Düsseldorf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.
Heidelberg to Düsseldorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Düsseldorf is 288 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf.
Book your Heidelberg to Düsseldorf train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Heidelberg to Düsseldorf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2362+ hotels available in Düsseldorf.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heidelberg and Düsseldorf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.