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Trip Summary
4 trains operate daily from Essen to Düsseldorf. The train trip from Essen to Düsseldorf is usually about 27 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest FlixTrain train can get you there in as little as 26 minutes.
| Distance | 19 mi (30 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 26m |
| Lowest price | €2.97 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Essen to Düsseldorf?
Over the past month, a train ticket between Essen, NW and Düsseldorf, NW cost €3.03, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 28 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around €1.95 more.
Monthly average prices
Which train should you take from Essen to Düsseldorf?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Düsseldorf. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 4 | 0h 27m | €3.69 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 4 daily trips to Düsseldorf from Essen. The train usually departs from Essen Hbf in Essen and arrives at Düsseldorf Central Station in Düsseldorf after about 0 hours and 27 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Düsseldorf on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Essen at 12:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. 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 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Essen to Düsseldorf.
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 Hbf
There is one train station in Essen.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen Hbf
Where is the train station in Düsseldorf?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Düsseldorf Central Station
Düsseldorf Central Station (Düsseldorf HBF) is the main transport hub for, you guessed it, Düsseldorf. The station operates both long-distance and intercity services by ICE and Deutsche Bahn, to destinations such as Paris, Zurich, Vienna, and Munich. The station has extensive facilities, including waiting areas, vending machines, restrooms, shops and cafes, and even a grocery store, bakery, and Starbucks. The station is less than a five-minute walk from the city center, which is home to many hotels and shops, and the main coach station is also directly in front of the train station for connections within the city.
Train stations in Düsseldorf:
Düsseldorf Central Station
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