What is the distance between Düsseldorf and Essen?

About 19 miles (30 km) separate Düsseldorf and Essen.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen?

If you're headed to Essen from Düsseldorf, chances are that your bus will leave from ZOB am Hbf and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Düsseldorf to Essen from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Essen on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:05pm	Hbf	40m	7:45pm	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Essen on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:05pm	Hbf	40m	7:45pm	Essen	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:43 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Essen

We recommend carpooling

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.

6carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

20 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$5 - $7	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $41	Average Duration25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$3 - $6	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Düsseldorf and Essen?

Stops in Düsseldorf

A - ZOB am Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Bastionstraße, 24

D - Kurfürstenstraße

E - Kasernenstraße

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Essen by bus

What is the distance between Düsseldorf and Essen?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Düsseldorf to Essen?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$5

11/17

$5

Today

$4

11/19

$4

11/20

$4

11/21

$4

11/22

$4

11/23

$4

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Essen was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $4

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 $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 2025-11-21.