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Düsseldorf to Essen

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2 h 3 min
196 km.
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Four ways to Travel from Düsseldorf to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (196 km)
2 h 3 min
196 km.
from $10
Other
Rideshare
2 h 3 min
196 km.
from $7.46
Train
4 h 36 min
162 km.
from $82.04
Bus
6 h 28 min
162 km.
from $42.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Breda
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$8.91–$15.27

Bravo

Phone:
0900-9292
Email:
Website:
bravo.info
Bus from Breda, Centraal Station to Roosendaal,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.63–$9.54

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.08–$48.35
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Roosendaal
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.36–$49.62

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$40.71–$45.80

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$34.35

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Essen is to bus which costs $23.91 - $31.52 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Düsseldorf station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf central bus station and arriving at Essen Bibliotheek via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2 and Kapellen Dorp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Essen. However, there are services departing from Duesseldorf Hbf and arriving at Essen via Arnhem Centraal and Roosendaal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Essen?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Essen is 259 km. The road distance is 204.9 km.

How do I travel from Düsseldorf to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $36.96 - $92.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Düsseldorf to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Essen bus from?

Düsseldorf to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Essen train from?

Düsseldorf to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf to Essen?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Essen is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $36.96 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $31.52 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Essen bus arrive?

Düsseldorf to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Essen train arrive?

Düsseldorf to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Essen is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Düsseldorf to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Essen?

Book your Düsseldorf to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 228+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $56.30 per night.
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