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Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Düsseldorf and Essen?
Düsseldorf
- AKonrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
- BFernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Duesseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf to Essen by train
How much does a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen cost?
The average train ticket price from Düsseldorf to Essen is $33. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Düsseldorf to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Düsseldorf to Essen?
A train trip between Düsseldorf and Essen is around 25m, although the fastest train will take about 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 30 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Düsseldorf and Essen?
The number of trains from Düsseldorf to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Düsseldorf to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Düsseldorf to Essen?
When taking the train from Düsseldorf to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Düsseldorf to Essen?
Trains travelling between Düsseldorf and Essen leave from Hbf or ZOB am Hbf and arrive at HBF, Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Essen was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $5To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Düsseldorf to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $5 to $76 for a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-12-06.
