Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 18:01 and travel via Cologne: 4h26 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Book the 18:01 train →Watch the connection in Aachen
Arriving on the RB 18969, you have 9 minutes. That connection was made on 9% of trips (measured August 2026, September 2026, October 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Late arrival
The 20:15 departure only arrives at 01:27. Book a hotel with late check-in, or take an earlier train.
Easy day trip
You're in Düsseldorf Airport in 3h26. A return trip in one day works fine: leave early and catch a train back after dinner.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf Airport
Tickets for the 14:01 train →Tickets for the 10:01 train →Tickets for the 12:01 train →Tickets for the 16:01 train →Tickets for the 18:01 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 3 in the morning, 6 in the afternoon and 3 in the evening.
- Operators: NS International, National Express, Eurobahn, DB and NS.
- Usual change points: Venlo, Düsseldorf and Cologne.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 18:01 and covers about 313 km of track through the Netherlands and Germany. You spend 3h43 on the train plus 43 minutes changing trains, averaging 84 km/h.
- 18:01
21:06ICE 1251 · NS International
Amsterdam Centraal → Köln Hbf3h05 · ± 267 km · 3 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Germany - ⇄Change at Köln Hbf: 43 minutes.
Comfortable: time to grab food or step outside. - 21:49
22:27RE 26837 · National Express
Köln Hbf → Düsseldorf Flughafen38 minutes · ± 46 km · 5 intermediate stops · through Germany
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 20:01 (2h00 after departure), on the ICE 1251.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:01 | 11:27 | 3h26 | 2 | Venlo, Düsseldorf | Fastest |
| 10:01 | 14:08 | 4h07 | 1 | Cologne | |
| 10:01 | 13:27 | 3h26 | 2 | Venlo, Düsseldorf | |
| 12:01 | 16:08 | 4h07 | 1 | Cologne | |
| 12:01 | 15:27 | 3h26 | 2 | Venlo, Düsseldorf | |
| 14:01 | 17:50 | 3h49 | 1 | Cologne | Fewest changes |
| 14:01 | 17:27 | 3h26 | 2 | Venlo, Düsseldorf | |
| 16:01 | 20:08 | 4h07 | 1 | Cologne | |
| 16:01 | 19:27 | 3h26 | 2 | Venlo, Düsseldorf | |
| 18:01 | 22:27 | 4h26 | 1 | Cologne | Recommended |
| 18:01 | 21:27 | 3h26 | 2 | Venlo, Düsseldorf | |
| 18:45 | 23:27 | 4h42 | 2 | Heerlen, Aachen | |
| 20:15 | 01:27 +1 | 5h12 | 1 | Cologne |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
How punctual is the train to Düsseldorf Airport?
This train is often late. Plan generous connections and choose a flexible ticket.
Measured: 90 trips of the RB 18969, arriving in Aachen Hbf, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026. "On time" = at most 5 minutes late; cancellations are counted separately. Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0). Full method · downloadable data.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf Airport?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf Airport takes 3h26. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf Airport?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Cologne or Venlo.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf Airport?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Düsseldorf Airport?
You can compare prices at Omio. On ICE trains, the advance Sparpreis fares are the cheapest.
How punctual is the train to Düsseldorf Airport?
The RB 18969 arrived on time in Aachen Hbf on 49% of trips, with an average delay of 6 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf Airport pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands and Germany.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf Airport?
By rail it is about 313 km; as the crow flies 177 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Düsseldorf Airport?
Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 20:01 (2h00 after departure), on the ICE 1251.
