What's the distance between Düsseldorf and Essen by coach?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Essen by coach is approximately 19 miles (30 km).

What is the best way to go from Düsseldorf to Essen without a car?

You can travel to Essen from Düsseldorf by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Düsseldorf to Essen from £3 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Essen on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:05	Hbf	40m	19:45	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Essen on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:05	Hbf	40m	19:45	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Essen on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	07:55	Hbf	45m	08:40	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	19:05	Hbf	40m	19:45	Essen	Fastest

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We recommend carpooling

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 £2, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

30mAverage duration

20 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£4 - £6	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £35	Average duration25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£2 - £5	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Düsseldorf and Essen?

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

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

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

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FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Düsseldorf to Essen

What's the distance between Düsseldorf and Essen by coach?
The distance between Düsseldorf and Essen by coach is approximately 19 miles (30 km).
What is the best way to go from Düsseldorf to Essen without a car?
You can travel to Essen from Düsseldorf by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£4

25/11

£4

Today

£3

27/11

£3

28/11

£3

29/11

£3

30/11

£3

01/12

£3

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Essen was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £3

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 £3 to £4 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 £3, which is on 2025-11-29.