Find trains to Düsseldorf

Dusseldorf trains arrive into Dusseldorf Central Station, also known as Dusseldorf Hauptbahnhof or Dusseldorf Hbf for short. It is the main railway station in Dusseldorf and is centrally located east of the city’s centre. The station is accessible by foot, bike, car or public transport. The public transport options include the intercity underground train network, the U-Bahn and the outer city train network, the S-Bahn, which serves regional trains. The station connects to the city centre via the U-Bahn subway lines U70, U74, U75, U76, U77, U78 and U79; the tram lines 704, 707, 708 and 709; and bus lines 721, 722, 732, 805, 817, NE4, NE5 and NE8. The station is also accessible with the bike-sharing service Nextbike, with multiple drop-off docks throughout the city. You can also access the city centre from the station via taxi or by using a ride-sharing service.

When buying cheap train tickets to Dusseldorf for a day trip or a stopover, it is usually more convenient to leave your luggage at the railway station, so you can spend more time seeing the city. In the railway station Dusseldorf Central Station, luggage lockers are available. The luggage lockers are coin operated and have a 24-hour time limit. If you've purchased low-cost rail tickets to Dusseldorf for a day trip or have a few hours to spare before catching a connecting train, luggage storage may be useful. You'll be able to spend the day sightseeing without having to lug your luggage around.

When taking a train to Dusseldorf, you will appreciate the convenience of arriving at a station with numerous amenities. If you have spare time before your Dusseldorf train journey departs, there are numerous retail shopping options to choose from, as well as cafes and restaurants inside Dusseldorf Central Station. You can also stock up for your upcoming journey with all the essentials, like magazines, books and snacks, at the newsagencies. Inside Dusseldorf Central Station, you’ll find 24-hour information counters, which provide information on your train journey and serve as meeting points for travellers. There is also a travel centre, a DB Lounge for first-class ticket holders and train officer security to ensure a safe journey. Inside, there are toilets and lost property, and the station provides parking facilities for cars and bikes and has a taxi rank out front. The station is accessible with step-free access and lifts. Bahnhof (DB) is the company that services trains in Germany and provides a mobility service if contacted to help with your Dusseldorf train journey.

When travelling by train in Germany, you must produce proper identification as well as your train tickets to Dusseldorf, which confirms the ID number provided when you booked the ticket. A national ID card, a passport or a BahnCard can all be used to prove your identity. If you're taking the train to Dusseldorf from the UK, you'll need your passport to cross the border. If you are travelling by rail from another part of Germany to Dusseldorf, you will likely need your passport as evidence of identification to prevent any complications. Deutsche Bahn operates all trains in Germany, and while ticket officers may not always check your passport, it is always a good idea to be prepared when travelling by train to Dusseldorf.