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Düsseldorf to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Düsseldorf and Essen takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 40m
Duration
260 km
Distance
€47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Roosendaaltrain train Intercity
3h 48m
€29–168

Düsseldorf to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Düsseldorf and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 259.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Düsseldorf, Germany and Essen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen via Arnhem Centraal and Roosendaal in around 3h 48m.

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