Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Essen Trains

Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) and Essen takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) 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.

39 min
Duration: 37 km
Distance: €13
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Train via Duesseldorf Flughafen

best

Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain Re

33 min

€8–30

Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Essen train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at D-Flughafen Bf and take an average of 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

8:46 AM → 9:18 AM
32 min • 1 change
8:54 AM → 9:27 AM
33 min • 1 change
9:02 AM → 9:37 AM
35 min • 1 change
9:18 AM → 9:50 AM
32 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Dusseldorf Airport (DUS), Germany and Essen, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 24 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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