What is the cheapest way to get from Brno to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Brno to Essen is to bus via Prague which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Brno to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Brno to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Brno and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brno to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Brno and arriving at Essen central train station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Brno and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Brno to Essen. However, there are services departing from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Brno to Essen?

The distance between Brno and Essen is 989 km. The road distance is 839.5 km.

How do I travel from Brno to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Brno to Essen without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 11h 1m and costs €170 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Brno to Essen?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Brno to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brno to Essen bus from?

Brno to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brno station.

Where do I catch the Brno to Essen train from?

Brno to Essen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train or bus from Brno to Essen?

The best way to get from Brno to Essen is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 11h 1m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Prague, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h.

Where does the Brno to Essen bus arrive?

Brno to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Brno to Essen train arrive?

Brno to Essen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Berlin-Spandau station.

Can I drive from Brno to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brno to Essen is 839 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Brno to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Brno to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brno to Essen?

Book your Brno to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Brno to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Brno to Essen by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
6h 2m
€89–263
Bus via Prague
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brno to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 850 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Essen central train stationbus N23 / ...
14h
€60–106
Train via Reinickendorf
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Berlin-Spandautrain Rj
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
11h 1m
€176–337
Drive 839.5 km
1. Drive from Brno to Essencar 839.5 km
8h 16m
€129–186
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Brno hl.n. to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
7h 4m
€102–313
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 15m
€78–277
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 20m
€126–311
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Brno hl.n. to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PRG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 18m
€134–401
Train
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
12h 16m
€199–476
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brno Hlavní Nádraží to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
22h 49m

Brno to Essen by train

6Weekly Trains

11h 1mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 988.9 km
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Brno, Czechia and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brno to Essen central train station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 14h.

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