The average train between Düsseldorf Airport and Essen takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Düsseldorf Airport and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Düsseldorf Airport is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at D-Flughafen Bf and take an average of 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf Airport station and arriving at Essen station via D-Flughafen Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Düsseldorf Airport to Essen train services, operated by Rheinbahn AG, depart from D-Flughafen Term. C station.
Düsseldorf Airport to Essen train services, operated by Rheinbahn AG, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Düsseldorf Airport and Essen is 26.2 km. The road distance is 37 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from D-Unterrath S to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 39 min.