Duesseldorf to Essen

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Duesseldorf to Essen Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	Blablacar Bus	Standard AC	07:55	08:40	$4.40
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	16:55	17:35	$4.44
Bus	Blablacar Bus	Standard AC	19:05	19:45	$4.40

How to get from Duesseldorf to Essen

Travelling between Duesseldorf and Essen is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 66.47 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 4.21.

How long does it take to get from Duesseldorf to Essen?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 1 hours to travel between Duesseldorf and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Duesseldorf and Essen. Train will bring you to your destination in 22m. Train does a much slower job and take about 48m to reach Essen.

How much does it cost to get from Duesseldorf to Essen?

Travelling between Duesseldorf and Essen can be as cheap as USD 4.21 if you opt for a Blablacar Bus bus and as expensive as USD 66.47 if you buy a CD Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Duesseldorf and Essen ?

36 from Duesseldorf to Essen starting from 00:15 Duesseldorf Central until 03:37 Duesseldorf Central
2 from Duesseldorf to Essen starting from 08:00 Duesseldorf Bus Station until 19:10 Duesseldorf Bus Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Duesseldorf to Essen.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Duesseldorf to Essen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Duesseldorf and Essen

Blablacar Bus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Duesseldorf to Essen?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% opted for a bus

Transportation from Duesseldorf to Essen

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Duesseldorf to Essen