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London to Düsseldorf by train
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Cheapest Price £69.77
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30 days in advance £137.68
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7 days in advance £223.49
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First train06:04
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Last train20:31
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey4hr 29m
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Distance481 kilometres
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Trains per day19
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Avg. journey time7hr 36m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Düsseldorf by train
Want to know how to get from London to Düsseldorf by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from London to Düsseldorf take around 4 hours and 29 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 481 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 06:04. The last departure is usually at around 20:01 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:57, with the last train leaving at around 20:31. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 19 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 21 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £69.77.
We think any time is a great time to visit Düsseldorf, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Düsseldorf.
Is there a direct train from London to Düsseldorf?
The journey between London and Düsseldorf usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from London to Düsseldorf every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from London to Düsseldorf?
The London to Düsseldorf train travel takes about 4 hours and 29 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the London to Düsseldorf train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Düsseldorf leaving London at around 06:04 and the last train leaving at around 20:01 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:57, with the final departure at 20:31.
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There are two main routes from London to Düsseldorf and both begin with Eurostar to Brussels. From there, you can take a direct Thalys train to Düsseldorf. Alternatively continue with an InterCity Express, which requires an extra change of trains in Cologne.
Eurostar & Thalys
The train journey from London to Düsseldorf is very easy. Eurostar trains from London connect very efficiently at Brussels Midi station with onward high-speed Thalys services to Düsseldorf. There is an alternative route from Brussels, using a German ICE train to Cologne and changing there onto a regional train to Düsseldorf. This route takes slightly longer, but often offers cheaper fares.
On your journey from London to Düsseldorf by train, you’ll speed across the territory of four countries: England, France, Belgium and Germany. As the latter three countries are all members of Schengen, there is little by way of border formalities.
London to Brussels
Board a Eurostar service from London St Pancras to Brussels. Little more than an hour after leaving London you’ll already be in northern France, speeding through Flanders fields towards Lille Europe, where many but not all Brussels-bound Eurostar trains make an intermediate stop. Some trains make up to three additional stops – at Ebbsfleet, Ashford and Calais.
Eurostar trains from London terminate at Brussels Midi station. Trains run every five minutes from Brussels Midi to Brussels Central (for the city centre). Your Eurostar ticket is valid for this short onward hop within Brussels. At Brussels Midi, there are good onward connections with a choice of Thalys or German ICE trains for direct links to Germany, as well as Belgian (or sometimes Dutch) Intercity trains to cities across the wider BeNeLux region.
Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar’s airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. This is a light-touch security scan, and there are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.
Brussels to Düsseldorf
There are four high-speed trains each day from Brussels to Düsseldorf. These direct trains are operated by Thalys. Additional options are available with a change of train in Cologne. The Thalys trains leave from Brussels Midi in the Belgian capital. In Düsseldorf they stop at the Hauptbahnhof in the city centre.
The first part of the journey from Brussels traverses the flat lands of Brabant to reach Liège-Guillemins station. East of Liège, the train joins a new high-speed line which cuts in tunnels through hilly country to reach the German border just before Aachen. Beyond Aachen, the train traverses flat terrain to reach the River Rhine. The train stops in Cologne before running north to Düsseldorf.