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Today10 Aug
from US$5
Tomorrow11 Aug
Tue12 Aug
Wed13 Aug
Thu14 Aug
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Sat16 Aug
Sun17 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 10 August at
    Departure city: Düsseldorf
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$5 - US$17Average duration40m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$8 - US$59Average duration25m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$4 - US$9Average duration30m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling 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 US$4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
30mAverage duration
US$4Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Düsseldorf to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$5
Average bus trip duration40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure07:55
Distance19 miles
Latest bus departure19:05

Düsseldorf to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Düsseldorf - Essen

  1. What's the distance between Düsseldorf and Essen by coach?

    The distance between Düsseldorf and Essen by coach is approximately 19 miles (30 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Düsseldorf to Essen without a car?

    You can travel to Essen from Düsseldorf by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/08
US$8
09/08
US$4
Today
US$4
11/08
US$4
12/08
US$4
13/08
US$4
14/08
US$4
15/08
US$4
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Essen was searched and found on 12 Aug 2025 with a price of US$4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Düsseldorf to Essen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$4 to US$8 for a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$4, which is on 2025-08-12.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Düsseldorf to Essen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Düsseldorf to Essen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Düsseldorf to Essen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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