Day trip from Essen to Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf lies 31 km (19 mi) south-west of Essen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 31 km (19 mi) apart, Düsseldorf is a realistic day trip from Essen: about 30 min each way by road.
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| Essen | Düsseldorf | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 593,085 | 618,685 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 45127–45359 | 40210–40629 |
What to see in Düsseldorf
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Botanical Garden | 70,000 | — |
The busiest is Düsseldorf Botanical Garden at 70,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Düsseldorf
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Staying in Düsseldorf
Our booking partner lists 737 places to stay in Düsseldorf. Of the 437 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (283), and 13 are five-star. Across 295 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 565,443 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Essen?
31 km (19 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Essen; by road roughly 37 km (23 mi).
How long does it take to get from Essen to Düsseldorf by road?
About 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Essen and Düsseldorf?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where can I stay in Düsseldorf?
Our booking partner lists 737 places to stay in Düsseldorf, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.