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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Croatia is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 17h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Croatia is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Croatia?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Zagreb via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Croatia?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Trg bana J. Jelačića via Stuttgart Hbf and Glavni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.

How far is it from Essen to Croatia?

The distance between Essen and Croatia is 1179 km. The road distance is 1133.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Croatia without a car is to bus which takes 17h 45m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Essen to Croatia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Croatia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Croatia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Croatia?

The best way to get from Essen to Croatia is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €90 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 17h 45m, you could also train, which costs €230 - €550 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Essen to Croatia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Croatia train arrive?

Essen to Croatia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Croatia?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Croatia is 1133 km. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Essen to Croatia.

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

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

Where can I stay near Croatia?

There are 512+ hotels available in Croatia.

Essen to Croatia - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

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

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Split Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Split Airport (SPU)plane DUS - SPU
5h 21m
€93–292
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zadar Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane CGN - ZAD
6h 4m
€54–346
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Zagrebcar
14h 6m
€171–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Zagrebbus N261
17h 45m
€77–145
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.nighttrain En
18h 6m
€251–428
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Split Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Split Airport (SPU)plane CGN - SPU
5h 54m
€92–311
Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly to Pula Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane NRN - PUY
6h 32m
Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly to Zadar Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane NRN - ZAD
7h 7m
Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane NRN - ZAG
6h 54m
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ec
15h 25m
€235–526
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain S2
2. Take the bus from Dortmund to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
23h 54m
Drive 1,133.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Zagrebcar 1,133.4 km
10h 1m
€161–232

Essen to Croatia by bus

6Weekly Buses

17h 45mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,179.1 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Croatia?

Eurowings, Croatia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Split Airport (SPU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Zagreb 6 times a week. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 16h 5m.

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