- Düsseldorf to Essen trains
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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Düsseldorf and Essen?
Düsseldorf
- AKonrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
- BFernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Duesseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf to Essen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Düsseldorf to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Essen start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Essen?
The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Essen is 25m, covering a distance of 19 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 21m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Essen?
The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Essen departs at 06:04. And the latest train departs at 19:34.
Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Essen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Düsseldorf to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Düsseldorf to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Düsseldorf to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £4 to £43 for a train 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 2025-12-01.
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.
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