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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen

Composite routes from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen

Cheapest
24 min
Car
35 km.
from $1

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

DB Bus

Phone:
+49 30 311682904
Website:
bahn.com/en
Bus from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$9.54

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$31.81

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54
Bus from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.82–$5.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen is to drive which costs $5.22 - $7.61 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $5.22 - $7.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf Central Station and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Duesseldorf Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf Kruppstrasse/Am Thyssenhaus. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf Central Station and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen?

The distance between Düsseldorf Central Station and Essen is 43 km. The road distance is 33.5 km.

How do I travel from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3.26 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen?

The train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen bus from?

Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen train from?

Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3.26 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5.98 - $8.15 and takes 1h.

Where does the Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen bus arrive?

Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf Kruppstrasse/Am Thyssenhaus station.

Where does the Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen train arrive?

Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen is 33 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen?

Book your Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen?

Book your Düsseldorf Central Station to Essen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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