Visiting Germany

Ride On Time

Trains from Essen to Dusseldorf depart from the Essen Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and arrive at the Dusseldorf Hauptbahnhof.

Trains from Essen to Dusseldorf run up to five times an hour during the day.

Return trains from Dusseldorf to Essen depart slightly more frequently.

Most trains from Essen to Dusseldorf are direct with no required changes. Some trains require changes in Duisburg.

Total train time from Essen to Dusseldorf ranges from 25 to 48 minutes.

The cost of a ticket on trains from Essen to Dusseldorf varies. One-way train tickets can cost from 13.50 EUR if purchased online in advance.

Essen Hauptbahnhof

Trains from Dusseldorf to Essen depart from the Dusseldorf Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and arrive at the Essen Hauptbahnhof.

Trains from Dusseldorf to Essen depart up to seven times an hour throughout the day.

Return trains from Essen to Dusseldorf run at similar intervals.

Most trains from Dusseldorf to Essen are direct with no required changes. Some trains require changes in Duisburg, particularly trains that depart at 3 minutes past the hour.

Total train time from Dusseldorf to Essen ranges from 28 to 48 minutes.

The cost of a train ticket from Dusseldorf to Essen varies by time and date. Single train tickets can cost from 13.50 EUR if purchased online in advance.

cologne-centralstation

Trains from Dusseldorf to Cologne depart from the Dusseldorf Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and arrive at the Cologne Hauptbahnhof.

Trains from Dusseldorf to Cologne run five times an hour throughout the day at peak times.

Trains leave Dusseldorf at 8, 27, 40, 48, and 58 minutes past the hour. Return trains from Cologne leave for Dusseldorf at similar intervals.

Most trains from Dusseldorf to Cologne are direct with no required changes.

Total train time from Dusseldorf to Cologne ranges from 22m-35m, so make sure to take a train with the least amount of stops to ensure a shorter journey.

The cost of a train ticket from Dusseldorf to Cologne varies by time and date.

Train tickets can cost from 11.00 EUR if booked in advance online.

Reserving seats on trains from Dusseldorf to Cologne is not required but is strongly recommended, as trains are often crowded at peak commuting times.