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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
21 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
22 m
Trains on 15 Sept
2
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 2 trains from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 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.
6:590h21Dusseldorf Airport7:20Essen Hbf£191One-way0 changes- 11:020h23Dusseldorf Airport11:25Essen Hbf£201One-way0 changes
- 6:590h21Dusseldorf Airport7:20Essen Hbf£191One-way0 changes
- 11:020h23Dusseldorf Airport11:25Essen Hbf£201One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 26 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Essen Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 28m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (21m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:59 Dusseldorf Airport | 0h21 | 7:20 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:02 Dusseldorf Airport | 0h23 | 11:25 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf by train or coach
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Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Deutsche Bahn, but also compare tickets for the likes of VIAS Rail GmbH or Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to find the best option for your trip from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline, Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of VIAS Rail GmbH or Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to find the best option for your trip from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf
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Trains from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf run on average 3 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 05:59. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 21m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 5:59 |
Last train 5:59 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Dusseldorf Airport and Essen Hbf from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dusseldorf Airport and Essen Hbf
Most Dusseldorf Airport to Essen Hbf trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Dusseldorf Airport and Essen Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Essen Hbf from Essen city centre
Essen Hbf train station facilities and services
Essen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
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