- Distance: 42.7 km
- Duration: 35 min
The average train between Düsseldorf and Essen takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Düsseldorf 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 and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 3:42 PM which arrives into Essen at 4:14 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Düsseldorf to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Düsseldorf to Essen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Düsseldorf and Essen is 30.8 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.
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