The average train between Düsseldorf Hbf and Essen takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Düsseldorf Hbf 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 10 minutes between Düsseldorf Hbf and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Düsseldorf Hbf is at 12:46 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Düsseldorf Hbf station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Düsseldorf Hbf and Essen is 30.4 km. The road distance is 43 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €7–35 and the journey takes 30 min. Four other operators also service this route.