Rome2Rio

How to get fromEssen to Croatiaby plane, car, car train, train, bus, or night train

Find Transport to Croatia

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Essen to Croatia by plane, car, car train, train, bus, or night train

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

  1. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Split Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane DUS - SPU
    5h 21m
    €93–330

  2. Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly to Zadar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain train
    3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane NRN - ZAD
    7h 3m
    €61–298

  3. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain train
    3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Zagrebcar car
    14h 6m
    €171–239

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Süd S to Köln Hbftrain train S6
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    18h 39m
    €110–293

  5. Drive 1,133.4 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Zagrebcar car 1,133.4 km
    9h 59m
    €160–231

  6. Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane plane CGN - ZAG
    5h 49m
    €70–285

  7. Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Split Airport

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane CGN - SPU
    5h 58m
    €103–321

  8. Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zadar Airport

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane CGN - ZAD
    6h 8m
    €70–326

  9. Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly to Pula Airport

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain train
    3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane plane NRN - PUY
    6h 50m
    €104–383

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain train 47 / ...
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
    3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ec
    15h 21m
    €238–909

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Zagrebbus bus N885 / ...
    19h 5m
    €95–160

  12. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hauptbahnhoftrain train Drf
    3. Take the nighttrain from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.nighttrain night train En
    20h 3m
    €103–436

Essen to Croatia by train, bus, and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration18h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€110Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Essen to Croatia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,179.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Croatia?

Eurowings, Croatia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Split Airport (SPU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Trg bana J. Jelačića via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Zagreb Glavni Kol., and Glavni kolodvor in around 15h 21m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Croatia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There