Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Düsseldorf to Essen?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen: BlaBlaCar Bus Assistance Priority boarding Accessible seating options. FlixBus Assistance Priority boarding Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen depends on the bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher. FlixBus You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Düsseldorf to Essen?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen: BlaBlaCar Bus One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg. FlixBus One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Can I book additional luggage for the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen?

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen: BlaBlaCar Bus Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee. FlixBus Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Can I bring my pet on board the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen. The following conditions apply: FlixBus Small pets in carriers allowed Guide dogs travel for free.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Düsseldorf to Essen

Showing times and prices for May 21

Cheapest price

Average price

Fastest journey

20 m

Average duration

28 m

Buses per day

Distance

31 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.

Fast buses

Of the 6 buses that leave Düsseldorf for Essen on Wed, May 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, May 21 the direct buses cover the 31 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .

On Wed, May 21 the slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

08:50AM0h20

Düsseldorf

09:10AMEssen

$31One-way

0 transfers

04:20PM0h30

Düsseldorf

04:50PMEssen

$41One-way

0 transfers

10:10PM0h30

Düsseldorf

10:40PMEssen

$41One-way

0 transfers

06:30AM0h30

Düsseldorf

07:00AMEssen

$41One-way

0 transfers

50428

07:05PM0h40

Düsseldorf

07:45PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

$51One-way

0 transfers

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg.

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1h 12m Average duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	56m Average duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest
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Düsseldorf to Essen bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, May 20

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
50428	5:05 PM Düsseldorf	0h40	5:45 PM Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 transfersDirect
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Overview: Bus from Düsseldorf to Essen

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Buses from Düsseldorf to Essen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

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Distance

19 miles (31 km)

Average bus duration

42m

Cheapest ticket price

$4 (€3)

Buses per day

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Fastest bus

40m

First bus

06:15

Last bus

21:00

Price information

Bus companies: BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus from Düsseldorf to Essen

Buy your official BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus bus tickets from Düsseldorf to Essen from $4 (€3) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

Bus information from Düsseldorf to Essen with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 40 min
Cheapest Price: $4
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Bus information from Düsseldorf to Essen with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 40 min
Cheapest Price: $6
FlixBus frequency: 15 a day

FAQs: Bus from Düsseldorf to Essen

FAQs: Take the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Essen.

Cheap bus tickets from Düsseldorf to Essen can start from as little as $4 (€3) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Düsseldorf to Essen is $5 (€4); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time between Düsseldorf and Essen is on average 35 min for the 19 mile (30 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Essen from Düsseldorf by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Düsseldorf to Essen leaves at 6: 55AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Düsseldorf to Essen leaves at 8: 30PM.

Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Düsseldorf to Essen with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

For the best Düsseldorf to Essen bus to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services between Düsseldorf and Essen to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Essen from Düsseldorf is worth doing with a journey time of 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Düsseldorf to Essen by bus is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Essen including taking a train or bus.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen for bus companies BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus providers BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen depends on the bus providers:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen. The following conditions apply:

FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen with the following bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen with the following bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen with the following bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Düsseldorf to Essen

Düsseldorf

Essen

The major bus station for departures in Düsseldorf is Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf for your trip from Düsseldorf to Essen.

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