What is the distance between Essen and Düsseldorf?

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

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

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

Bus Essen to Düsseldorf from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Essen to Düsseldorf on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Essen	35m	10:30am	Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	35m	9:35pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Düsseldorf on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Essen	35m	10:30am	Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	35m	9:35pm	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Düsseldorf

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Düsseldorf. The journey takes about 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

31 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $11	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $69	Average Duration26m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $9	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Düsseldorf?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Stops in Düsseldorf

A
ZOB am Hbf
Fernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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B
Hbf
Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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C
Bastionstraße, 24
Bastionstraße 24, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
D
Kurfürstenstraße
Kurfürstenstraße, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
E
Kasernenstraße
Kasernenstraße 3, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Düsseldorf by bus

What is the distance between Essen and Düsseldorf?
The distance covered from Essen to Düsseldorf is 30 km (19 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Düsseldorf?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at ZOB am Hbf, in Düsseldorf.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$7

11-26

$7

Today

$6

11-28

$6

11-29

$6

11-30

$6

12-01

$6

12-02

$6

The cheapest trip from Essen to Düsseldorf was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $6

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 $6 to $7 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 $6 which is on 2025-11-30.