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How to get from Duisburg to Essen?

Planning to travel to Duisburg from Essen and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Duisburg to Essen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Duisburg and Essen, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (HKX, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, ADAC PostBus or FlixBus), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Duisburg to Essen, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Duisburg Essen trip.

For your trip from Duisburg to Essen, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Duisburg to Essen

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Duisburg to Essen, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Duisburg to Essen train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Duisburg Essen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Duisburg Essen

Carpooling from Duisburg to Essen is perfect if you want to travel to Essen in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Duisburg or Essen.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Duisburg to Essen transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Duisburg Essen Travel Information

Departure city
Duisburg
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Destination city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance
11 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by train, carpooling and bus
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Plan your trip from Duisburg to Essen easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Duisburg to Essen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Duisburg and Essen that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like HKX, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, ADAC PostBus or FlixBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Duisburg and Essen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Duisburg and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Duisburg to Essen?
Friendliness Carpooling from Duisburg to Essen is often more pleasant and friendly than other modes of transportation, especially if you share the ride with nice people.
Flexible Carpooling from Duisburg to Essen is often more flexible than other modes of transportation.
Reliability You have to rely on the punctuality and reliability of the driver for your Duisburg Essen trip. He is not always on time.
Feeling insecure It may happen that you feel unsafe in the car with the driver, because of his attitude or the way he drives.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Duisburg to Essen?
Speed Duisburg to Essen trains are often much faster than buses or cars.
Accessibility The train stations in Duisburg or Essen are located in the city center, making it easy to access other means of transportation to get to the city center.
Flexibility Duisburg Essen train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.
Cost Duisburg Essen train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Duisburg to Essen?
On-board services Modern buses that travel between Duisburg and Essen are usually equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and toilets.
Flexibility Bus companies offer many schedule options for travel between Duisburg and Essen, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Travel time Buses from Duisburg to Essen are mostly much slower than trains to Essen to cover the 11 mi distance of the trip.
Comfort Duisburg-Essen buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.

Where to start from in Duisburg? Where do I arrive in Essen?

Duisburg Departure Bus Stations

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Departure stations in Duisburg

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Duisburg-Buchholz
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Duisburg-Großenbaum
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Duisburg Schlenk
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Duisburg-Rahm
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Essen arrival bus stations

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Essen Arrival Stations

Essen Hbf
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Essen West
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Essen-Frohnhausen
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Essen-Steele
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Essen-Steele Ost
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Essen-Altenessen
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Essen-Bergeborbeck
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Essen-Dellwig
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Essen-Eiberg
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Essen-Kray Nord
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Bus Duisburg Essen

The frequency of departures to Duisburg from Essen varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all bus departures to Essen, please specify your departure date and start a search on Vivanoda.

The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Duisburg-Essen varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Duisburg-Essen bus prices on Vivanoda.

Cancellation and modification policies may vary depending on the bus company, so it is important to check the terms and conditions when making a reservation. Most of the time, cancelling or changing your Duisburg-Essen bus ticket will incur additional costs.

The duration of the bus trip between Duisburg and Essen usually varies depending on the traffic conditions and possible stops along the way. Vivanoda will allow you to see in real time all the buses traveling to Essen for your travel date.

Bus companies Duisburg Essen

ADAC PostBus
ADAC PostBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
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Trains Duisburg Essen

It is recommended to book your train ticket from Duisburg to Essen at least a few weeks in advance to get the best price.

Train tickets from Duisburg to Essen can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Trains between Duisburg and Essen are equipped with power outlets and free Wi-Fi for passengers. Power outlets are available in most cars, while the Wi-Fi connection may be unstable in some areas.

There are discounts for children, students and seniors traveling by train from Duisburg to Essen that vary depending on the type of ticket and the age of the person. When you enter your age in your Vivanoda search, the prices displayed will take into account any age-related discounts.

Train companies between Duisburg and Essen

HKX
HKX
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
ÖBB
ÖBB
EuroBahn
EuroBahn
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Carpool Duisburg Essen

The duration of a carpool trip between Duisburg and Essen also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated duration of each available carpool offer.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Duisburg to Essen depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Duisburg-Essen, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

The number of seats available in a carpool from Duisburg to Essen depends on the driver and the type of vehicle being used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

It is possible to book a carpool at the last minute, but this depends on the availability of drivers and the demand for the trip. It is recommended that you book your ride in advance to guarantee your trip.

Carpooling platform Duisburg Essen

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