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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Czechia is to bus via Düsseldorf which costs 900 Kč - 1 400 Kč and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Czechia is to train and fly and subway which takes 4h 23m and costs 2 000 Kč - 6 000 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Czechia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Praha, ÚAN Florenc. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Czechia?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Czechia. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Essen to Czechia?

The distance between Essen and Czechia is 596 km. The road distance is 635.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Czechia without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs 2 900 Kč - 5 500 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Essen to Czechia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Czechia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Czechia train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Czechia?

The best way to get from Essen to Czechia is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs 2 900 Kč - 5 500 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs 900 Kč - 1 400 Kč and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Essen to Czechia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Czechia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Czechia?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Czechia is 636 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Essen to Czechia.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Czechia?

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Essen to Czechia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Czechia by train, plane, subway, bus, night train, 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 Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, subway
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
3. Take the subway from Nádraží Veleslavín to Staroměstskásubway
4h 23m
Kč 2,013–5,687
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 084 / ...
13h 15m
Kč 800–2,400
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
8h 46m
Kč 2,911–5,174
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus RegioJet 540
11h 39m
Kč 932–1,321
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the night train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Praha Hlavni Nadrazinighttrain En
12h 9m
Kč 3,844–7,218
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain
4. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazitrain
5h 43m
Kč 2,490–9,687
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
5h 16m
Kč 2,377–5,620
Drive 635.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Praguecar 635.7 km
6h 21m
Kč 2,353–3,399

Essen to Czechia by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 46mAverage Duration

Kč 2,911Cheapest Price

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Distance: 596 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Czechia?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Berlin-Spandau in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Praha, Hlavní Nádraží once daily. Tickets cost Kč 700–1,000 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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