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Trip Summary
There are 47 daily trains from Essen to Düsseldorf. Traveling by train from Essen to Düsseldorf usually takes around 3 hours and 41 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 34 minutes.
Distance | 114 mi (184 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 34m |
Lowest price | €23.92 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Düsseldorf?
There are 3 train lines with service from Essen to Düsseldorf. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 35 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 2h 59m | €42.93 |
Deutsche Bahn | 27 | 3h 32m | €40.64 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 35 | 3h 50m | €39.43 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Düsseldorf start from €24, and on average cost . Daily there are 35 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Düsseldorf. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen(Oldb) . And in Düsseldorf trains arrive at Düsseldorf-Reisholz and 9 other train stations.
From Essen to Düsseldorf train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 50 minutes. If you are looking to get to Düsseldorf faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 34 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Düsseldorf on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Essen at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 47 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Düsseldorf to Essen.
City Information
Düsseldorf
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Düsseldorf is located between Essen and Cologne in Germany and is known for its booming fashion industry. Arts, music, and culture thrive in this welcoming and multicultural destination.
Altstaft, the city's old town, fills its narrow streets with relaxed cafes and chic bars. If you're lucky enough to visit in the winter, Düsseldorf is home to one of Germany's best Christmas markets, hosted at Marktplatz.
To experience Düsseldorf's culture, you can opt to watch a performance in an opera or a theatre. Two of the top theaters are the Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus and Roncalli’s Apollo Variete. Then, when the opera makes you feel sufficiently posh, you'll be ready to enter the pink, opulent palace of Schloss Benrath.
While nearly every corner in Düsseldorf is filled with shops to catch your eye, the most exclusive and luxury shops congregate on one street: Königsallee. However, if you prefer digging through thrift shops and poking into local boutiques, Lorettostrasse might be more your style.
Düsseldorf is home to one of the largest airports in the area, with flights to many international destinations. To view the German countryside from the ground, take a Deutsche Bahn train or a bus offered by several companies that run routes throughout Europe.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen(Oldb)
Essen (Oldb) is a small training station in the village of Essen in northern Germany, to the south of Bremen. The station itself serves one regional line, the RE18, that frequently runs to Osnabrück and Wilhelmshaven, from where you can find regular connections into Bremen. Although the station is small and without amenities, the village of Essen has a few restaurants and a supermarket not far from the station where you can find supplies before you travel. There is also parking directly outside the station, and local coach stops for getting around the village.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen(Oldb)
Where is the train station in Düsseldorf?
Main arrival station: Düsseldorf Flughafen
There are more train stations and stops in Düsseldorf than most cities. Most trains from Essen will stop at one (or more) of the 10 following stations in Düsseldorf:
Train stations in Düsseldorf:
Düsseldorf Flughafen
Angermund
Düsseldorf Central Station
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal
Düsseldorf-Benrath
Düsseldorf-Reisholz
Düsseldorf-Garath
Düsseldorf-Hellerhof
Düsseldorf-Gerresheim
Düsseldorf-Eller
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