Düsseldorf to Essen bus with BlaBlaCar Bus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Düsseldorf to Essen

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 10 Nov
Cheapest price on 10 Nov
S$5
Average ticket price on 10 Nov
S$5
Fastest journey on 10 Nov
40 m
Average journey duration on 10 Nov
40 m
Buses on 10 Nov
1
Distance
31 km
Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen will cost around S$5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only S$5.

Fast coaches

On Tue, 10 Nov, we found 1 buses from Düsseldorf to Essen, including 1 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 31 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 40 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.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50428
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Düsseldorf to Essen

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Buses from Düsseldorf to Essen run on average 2 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at S$5 but you can travel from only S$4 by train.

There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:55, the last at 21:00. The fastest coach covers the 31 km distance in 40m.

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.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from S$4
Distance
31 km
Average bus duration
42m
Cheapest ticket price
S$5
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
40m
First bus
7:55 AM
Last bus
9:00 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
21 days
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.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from S$4

Frequently asked questions about your Düsseldorf to Essen trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Düsseldorf to Essen.

Cheap coach tickets from Düsseldorf to Essen can start from as little as S$5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Düsseldorf to Essen is S$6; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Düsseldorf to Essen leaves at 7:55 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Düsseldorf to Essen leaves at 9:00 pm.
Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from Düsseldorf to Essen with BlaBlaCar Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Live departures

Düsseldorf to Essen bus times

The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Essen coaches for today, Monday, 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
BlaBlaCar Bus504287:05 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
0h40
7:45 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Düsseldorf to Essen coaches with Omio?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates all coaches services from Düsseldorf to Essen.
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  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Düsseldorf to Essen.

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus from Düsseldorf to EssenYou can travel by bus between Düsseldorf to Essen with BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as S$4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration
40m
Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price
S$5
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Düsseldorf and Essen

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a coach from Düsseldorf to Essen, you can count on BlaBlaCar Bus for the best way to get you to Essen. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Düsseldorf and Essen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Düsseldorf to Essen:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating options.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Düsseldorf to Essen for coach company BlaBlaCar Bus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen depends on the coach companies:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Düsseldorf to Essen.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Düsseldorf to Essen.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Düsseldorf to Essen with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Düsseldorf to Essen with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Düsseldorf to Essen with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus.

FAQs: Düsseldorf to Essen coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Essen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Essen including taking a coach and train.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Düsseldorf and Essen

Most Düsseldorf to Essen buses use the Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf to Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Essen bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Düsseldorf
Arrival bus stations in Essen

Which Düsseldorf station do buses to Essen leave from?

Buses from Düsseldorf to Essen leave from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf. The station is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre at Worringer Strasse 140, 40210 Dusseldorf, Germany.
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City-centre transport

Getting to Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf from Düsseldorf city centre

Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:

BusNe7 · 7m · S$5
Tram706, U83, U73, U72, U71 · 3m · S$4 · every ~47 min

Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf bus station facilities and services

Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km), Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Elevators, ramps.

Bus stations for Düsseldorf to Essen

Check bus stations information for Düsseldorf and Essen, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 1 away from the city centre.

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