What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen is to line 081 bus which costs €2 - €4 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs €70 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf Airport and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Düsseldorf Airport and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf Airport and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from D-Unterrath S and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen?

The distance between Düsseldorf Airport and Essen is 28 km. The road distance is 28.5 km.

How do I travel from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen without a car is to line 081 bus which takes 25 min and costs €2 - €4.

How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen?

The line 081 bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen central train station takes 25 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf Airport to Essen bus from?

Düsseldorf Airport to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf Airport station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf Airport to Essen train from?

Düsseldorf Airport to Essen train services, operated by Rheinbahn AG, depart from D-Flughafen Term. C station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen is to line 081 bus which takes 25 min and costs €2 - €4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €16 and takes 1h 2m.

Where does the Düsseldorf Airport to Essen bus arrive?

Düsseldorf Airport to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Düsseldorf Airport to Essen train arrive?

Düsseldorf Airport to Essen train services, operated by Rheinbahn AG, arrive at D-Flughafen Bf station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf Airport to Essen is 28 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen?

Book your Düsseldorf Airport to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2584+ hotels available in Essen.

Düsseldorf Airport to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 081 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen by bus, cable car, train, taxi, or car

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Line 081 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
25 min
€2–4
Cable car, train
1. Take the cablecar from D-Flughafen Term. C to D-Flughafen Bfcablecar SkyT
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
31 min
€8–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Düsseldorf Airport to Essentaxi 28.5 km
19 min
€70–90
Drive 28.5 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf Airport to Essencar 28.5 km
19 min
€4–6
Train
1. Take the train from D-Unterrath S to Essen Hbftrain S1
1h 2m
€9–16

Düsseldorf Airport to Essen by bus

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Distance: 28.3 km
Duration: 25 min

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from D-Unterrath S to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 39 min.

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