Experience the most wonderful time of the year in Düsseldorf. At Christmas time this city turns into a village of lit gingerbread cottages, where the scents of Bratapfel (baked apples), Zimtsterne (cinnamon biscuits) and Reibekuchen (potato cakes) will welcome you. A festivity you need to have experienced at least once!
The high-speed train ICE International runs from the Netherlands to Germany and Switzerland daily. With ICE International you can relax and travel quickly and comfortably. From Amsterdam Central Station ICE International runs 7 times a day directly to Düsseldorf in a bit more than 2 hours and vice versa. A train ticket can be booked from € 20. View your itinerary with the international itinerary planner..
With NS International you can also purchase international train tickets for the regular Intercity services. Do you live in the south-east of the Netherlands? Then the German Christmas markets are very close!
| Route | Travel times | Transits | Header | Header |
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| Amsterdam - Düsseldorf | 2.12 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Düsseldorf | 2.41 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Schiphol - Düsseldorf | 2.29 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Düsseldorf | 1.44 | 0 | Content | Content |
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Most Christmas markets in Düsseldorf start around 17 November 2022 (subject to change). On 24 December and Christmas Day the markets are closed.
Lots of browsing, shopping and buying. In the trendy Düsseldorf you will find both the famous Königsallee and the Schadowstrasse, known as the busiest shopping street in Germany. The lively Altstadt is also worth visiting.
Do you also love shopping and Christmas cheer? In Cologne you can start enjoying Christmas spirit early!
At Christmas time, you can visit the intimate Christmas market in Aachen. The market is centrally located near the Cathedral, within walking distance of the station.
Be inspired by the top 5 Christmas markets you can easily travel to by train. So that, wherever you look, you can enjoy the charming stalls, food and lights.