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Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Düsseldorf and Essen?
Stops in Düsseldorf
- AFernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
- BKonrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Bastionstraße, 24
Bastionstraße 24, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany - D
Kurfürstenstraße
Kurfürstenstraße, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany - E
Kasernenstraße
Kasernenstraße 3, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Essen by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Düsseldorf to Essen start from $5. The average price for this route is around $5. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Düsseldorf to Essen?
The average bus trip duration from Düsseldorf to Essen is 40m, covering a distance of 19 miles (30 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 40m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
Which bus companies service the Düsseldorf to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Düsseldorf to Essen at 7:55am. And the latest bus departs at 7:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Düsseldorf to Essen?
A bus trip from Düsseldorf to Essen generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Düsseldorf to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Düsseldorf to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Düsseldorf to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Essen was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $4To 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 $4 to $5 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 $4 which is on 2025-12-03.
