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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Düsseldorf Airport is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs €70 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Düsseldorf Airport?

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

Is there a direct train between Essen and Düsseldorf Airport?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at D-Unterrath S. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Essen to Düsseldorf Airport?

The distance between Essen and Düsseldorf Airport is 29 km. The road distance is 28.3 km.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essen to Düsseldorf Airport train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Düsseldorf Airport?

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

Where does the Essen to Düsseldorf Airport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Düsseldorf Airport train arrive?

Essen to Düsseldorf Airport train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Flughafen station.

Can I drive from Essen to Düsseldorf Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Düsseldorf Airport is 28 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Essen to Düsseldorf Airport.

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

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

Where can I stay near Düsseldorf Airport?

There are 2372+ hotels available in Düsseldorf Airport.

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

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

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Line 081 bus
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1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf Airportbus 081 / ...
25 min
€2–4
Train, cable car
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
2. Take the cablecar from D-Flughafen Bf to D-Flughafen Term. Ccablecar SkyT
32 min
€8–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essen to Düsseldorf Airporttaxi 28.3 km
20 min
€70–90
Drive 28.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Düsseldorf Airportcar 28.3 km
20 min
€4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to D-Unterrath Strain S1
1h 1m
€9–16

Essen to Düsseldorf Airport by bus

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Distance: 28.8 km
Duration: 25 min

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to D-Unterrath S every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 38 min.

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