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Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen K20
Major modern art museum with works by Klee, Picasso and Mondrian. One of Düsseldorf’s most important cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Düsseldorf will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 3 buses that leave Essen for Düsseldorf on Sun, Jun 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 31 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 35 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.
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50429
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50429Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Düsseldorf costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 36m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (36m by bus vs 43m by car) and save roughly $2 (€2) compared to fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $7 (€5)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Düsseldorf buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50449 | 9:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0h35 | 9:35 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
50457 | 7:30 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0h35 | 8:05 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
50429 | 9:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0h35 | 10:30 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Essen to Düsseldorf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:55, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 19 miles (31 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 19 miles (31 km) |
Average bus duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 6:55 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
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Major modern art museum with works by Klee, Picasso and Mondrian. One of Düsseldorf’s most important cultural institutions.
Leading fine arts museum with painting, sculpture, design and decorative arts, popular for both permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Contemporary art museum in the Ständehaus, known for large installations and its striking glass dome.
Düsseldorf’s most famous boulevard, lined with luxury boutiques, a canal and elegant promenades.
Historic Old Town packed with architecture, squares and lively streets, ideal for walking and sightseeing.
Popular riverside promenade for walking, cycling and skyline views, especially scenic around sunset.
Düsseldorf’s signature top-fermented dark beer, copper-brown and bitter, traditionally served in small glasses in the Altstadt.
A Rhineland-style pot roast, usually beef marinated and braised in a sweet-sour gravy, often served with dumplings and red cabbage.
A classic Rhineland dish of mashed potatoes and apples, typically served with fried onions and black pudding.
Established fine-dining restaurant led by a celebrated chef, known for refined Japanese cuisine and an elegant Michelin-starred experience.
Well-known old-town brewery serving house-brewed Altbier and local specialties in a lively, traditional atmosphere.
Historic Altbier brewery and restaurant known for classic Düsseldorf beer and hearty Rhineland dishes in a traditional beer hall setting.
Moderate by German standards: hotels can be pricey during fairs, but daily food and transport are manageable.
Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service; round up for taxis. Little or no tip is fine for counter service.
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Düsseldorf ZOB am Hbf, Düsseldorf -> Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf
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