The cheapest and fastest coaches from Essen to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Essen to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Düsseldorf will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
Of the 2 buses that leave Essen for Düsseldorf every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 31 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Essen to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 31 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price |
1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Essen to Düsseldorf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Düsseldorf coaches for today, Wednesday 21 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50449 | 20:00 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0h35 | 20:35 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Düsseldorf
Buses from Essen to Düsseldorf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:15, the last at 23:20. The fastest coach covers the 31 km distance in 35m.
Distance 31 km |
Average bus duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 06:15 |
Last bus 23:20 |
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FAQs: Essen to Düsseldorf coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Düsseldorf by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Essen and Düsseldorf
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km)
- Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 725, 738, 752, 754, 834 Metro: U75, U78, U79 Train: S1, S6, S11
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