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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Fastest | ||||
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| Train | Essen Central Train Station | Duesseldorf Central | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Düsseldorf
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 £2, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Düsseldorf?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Düsseldorf
- AKonrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
- BFernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
- C
Duesseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Düsseldorf by train
How much does a cheap train ticket from Essen to Düsseldorf cost?
The average train ticket price from Essen to Düsseldorf is £16. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Essen to Düsseldorf is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Essen to Düsseldorf?
A train trip between Essen and Düsseldorf is around 26m, although the fastest train will take about 21m. This is the time it takes to travel the 19 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Essen and Düsseldorf?
The number of trains from Essen to Düsseldorf can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Düsseldorf by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Essen to Düsseldorf?
When taking the train from Essen to Düsseldorf, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Düsseldorf?
Trains travelling between Essen and Düsseldorf leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Hbf, ZOB am Hbf, Duesseldorf Airport.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Düsseldorf was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £3To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Düsseldorf as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £3 to £41 for a train ticket from Essen to Düsseldorf based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £3, which is on 2025-11-23.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
