The average train between Düsseldorf and Essen Messe/Gruga takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Düsseldorf to Essen Messe/Gruga. 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 20 minutes between Düsseldorf and Essen Messe/Gruga. The earliest departure is at 3:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Essen Messe/Gruga at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

58 min • 1 change

53 min • 1 change

58 min • 1 change

1h 5m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Essen Messe/Gruga. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Essen Messe/Gruga station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Düsseldorf to Essen Messe/Gruga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Essen Messe/Gruga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Düsseldorf and Essen Messe/Gruga is 27.6 km. The road distance is 46 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.