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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Brno is to bus via Prague which costs 1 400 Kč - 2 500 Kč and takes 13h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Brno is to fly and train which takes 7h 3m and costs 2 000 Kč - 6 500 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Brno?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Brno. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Brno via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Brno?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Brno. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Brno Hlavni Nadrazi via Berlin-Spandau and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Essen to Brno?

The distance between Essen and Brno is 1116 km. The road distance is 846.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Brno without a car is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs 4 300 Kč - 10 000 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Essen to Brno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Brno bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Brno train from?

Essen to Brno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Brno?

The best way to get from Essen to Brno is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs 4 300 Kč - 10 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus via Prague, which costs 1 400 Kč - 2 500 Kč and takes 13h 18m.

Where does the Essen to Brno bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Brno train arrive?

Essen to Brno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Brno?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Brno is 847 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Essen to Brno.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Brno?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Brno Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
11h 40m
Kč 4,369–9,787
Fly Dortmund Airport to Bratislava Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane DTM - BTS
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Brno Hlavni Nadrazitrain
8h 12m
Kč 938–10,392
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N23 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Brnobus 850 / ...
13h 18m
Kč 1,414–2,421
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Brno Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
15h 31m
Kč 1,851–7,732
Drive 846.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Brnocar 846.7 km
8h 8m
Kč 3,172–4,581
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Brno Hlavní Nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
23h 33m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DUS - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Brno Hlavni Nadrazitrain
7h 3m
Kč 2,032–6,476
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Brno Hlavni Nadrazitrain
7h 28m
Kč 2,170–7,156
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Brno Hlavni Nadrazitrain
7h 32m
Kč 1,848–6,632
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Brno Hlavni Nadrazitrain
8h 2m
Kč 2,992–7,817

Essen to Brno by train

6Weekly Trains

11h 40mAverage Duration

Kč 4,369Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,116 km
Duration: 11h 40m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Brno Hlavni Nadrazi via Berlin-Spandau and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Brno via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 13h 18m.

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