How to travel from Essen to Düsseldorf

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Compare train and bus for Essen to Düsseldorf

Omio 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 $6.

Distance: 19 miles (31 km)

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$9

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$4

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$7

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57m

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27m

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1h 5m

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35m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $4 (€4).

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 $9 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 27m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Essen and Düsseldorf including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Essen to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.

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from Essen to Düsseldorf

How to get from Essen to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Essen to Düsseldorf is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:03 PM0h27
    Essen Hbf
    12:30 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50457
    7:30 AM0h35
    Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
    8:05 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 105
    10:00 AM0h25
    Essen Hbf
    10:25 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:50 PM0h26
    Essen Hbf
    1:16 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:50 PM0h26
    Essen Hbf
    5:16 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 625
    10:50 AM0h27
    Essen Hbf
    11:17 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50429
    9:55 AM0h35
    Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
    10:30 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50449
    9:00 PM0h35
    Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
    9:35 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Düsseldorf.

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There are 2 options to travel between Essen and Düsseldorf including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $4 (€4).

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 $9 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 27m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 35m.

The distance from Essen to Düsseldorf is approximately 19 miles (31 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Düsseldorf:
  • Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Essen to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Essen to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Essen to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.

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