Going to a Christmas market? Good news: most Christmas markets open as early as November. You can already buy train tickets to Christmas markets until 9 December.
Do you want to visit a Christmas market after 9 December? Then, in some cases, you will have to be a little patient when buying train tickets. Due to a new schedule from 10 December, we cannot yet sell some tickets. But don't worry. We can let you know when tickets are available on your desired travel day:
This way you will always be the first to know and benefit from the lowest prices.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
Most Christmas markets in Düsseldorf start around 23 November 2023 (subject to change). On 24 December and Christmas Day the markets are closed.
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