The average train between Düsseldorf and Essen Hbf takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Düsseldorf to Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf. The earliest departure is at 8:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 2:36 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 3:11 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 station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Düsseldorf to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Düsseldorf to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Düsseldorf and Essen Hbf 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.