What is the distance between Essen and Düsseldorf?

About 19 miles (30 km) separate Essen and Düsseldorf.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Düsseldorf?

If you're headed to Düsseldorf from Essen, chances are that your bus will leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at ZOB am Hbf. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Essen to Düsseldorf from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Essen to Düsseldorf on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	35m	9:35pm	Hbf	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:13 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Düsseldorf

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Düsseldorf. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

20 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$5 - $8	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $48	Average Duration26m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$3 - $5	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,132 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,349 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Düsseldorf?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Düsseldorf

A - ZOB am Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Bastionstraße, 24

D - Kurfürstenstraße

E - Kasernenstraße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Düsseldorf by bus

What is the distance between Essen and Düsseldorf?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Düsseldorf?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$5

11/16

$5

Today

$5

11/18

$4

11/19

$4

11/20

$4

11/21

$4

11/22

$4

The cheapest trip from Essen to Düsseldorf was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $4

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

You can expect to pay from $4 to $5 for a bus ticket from Essen to Düsseldorf based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-11-18.