Distance from Düsseldorf to Essen
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Düsseldorf47 mDüsseldorf is the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous state of Germany. It is the second-largest city in the state after Cologne and the sixth-largest city in Germany, with a 2024 population of 6…
Essen86 mEssen is the central and, after Dortmund, second-largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of 573,618 makes it the fourth-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne, Düsseld…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Düsseldorf to Essen?
It is 31 km in a straight line from Düsseldorf to Essen. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Düsseldorf to Essen?
A direct flight takes about 47 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Düsseldorf to Essen?
Around 31 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.