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

The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €180 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croatia to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Croatia and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Croatia and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Croatia to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Essen Hbf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.

How far is it from Croatia to Essen?

The distance between Croatia and Essen is 1179 km. The road distance is 1130.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Croatia to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 19h 10m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Croatia to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Croatia to Essen train from?

Croatia to Essen train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Train, bus or fly from Croatia to Essen?

The best way to get from Croatia to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 19h 10m, you could also train, which costs €80 - €240 and takes 14h 32m.

Where does the Croatia to Essen bus arrive?

Croatia to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Croatia to Essen train arrive?

Croatia to Essen train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Croatia to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Essen is 1130 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Croatia to Essen.

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

Book your Croatia to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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Fly Split Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SPU - DUS
4h 59m
€83–346
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
19h 10m
€60–180
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zagreb to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
9h 34m
€142–1,063
Drive 1,130.3 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Essencar 1,130.3 km
9h 59m
€160–232
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZAG - DUS
6h 58m
€92–372
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAG - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 29m
€64–339
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZAG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 41m
€117–354
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Muenchen Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
14h 32m
€81–232
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zagreb Zap. Kol. to Graz Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
18h 10m
€124–180
Bus via Maribor
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Maribor bus stationbus 885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Essen Hbfbus
21h 52m

Croatia to Essen by bus

12Weekly Buses

19h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,179.1 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Croatia and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Croatia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zagreb to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €60–180 and the journey takes 19h 10m.

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