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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Düsseldorf
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: June 25 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
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Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Essen

Bus
Average Price$7 - $12Average Duration40m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$9 - $78Average Duration24m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$4 - $17Average 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 $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
30mAverage Duration
$4Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Düsseldorf to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$7
Average Bus Trip Duration40m
Number of daily buses1.638888888888889
Earliest bus departure7:55am
Distance30 km
Latest bus departure7:05pm

Düsseldorf to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Düsseldorf - Essen

  1. What is the distance between Düsseldorf and Essen?

    The distance covered from Düsseldorf to Essen is 30 km (19 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Düsseldorf to Essen?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at ZOB am Hbf, in Düsseldorf, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

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

Best price found
06-22
$5
06-23
$5
Today
$5
06-25
$6
06-26
$5
06-27
$5
06-28
$5
06-29
$5
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Essen was searched and found on Jun 26, 2025 with a price of $5

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 $5 to $6 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 $5 which is on 2025-06-26.

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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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Düsseldorf to Essen will emit less CO2 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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