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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kaprun is to train which costs €50 - €160 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kaprun is to drive and car train which takes 6h 59m and costs €140 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kaprun?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Kaprun. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Kaprun Ortsmitte via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle and Innsbruck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

How far is it from Essen to Kaprun?

The distance between Essen and Kaprun is 945 km. The road distance is 794.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Kaprun without a car is to bus which takes 14h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Essen to Kaprun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kaprun bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Kaprun?

The best way to get from Essen to Kaprun is to bus which takes 14h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €160 - €430 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Essen to Kaprun bus arrive?

Essen to Kaprun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Can I drive from Essen to Kaprun?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kaprun is 795 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Essen to Kaprun.

Where can I stay near Kaprun?

There are 1891+ hotels available in Kaprun.

Essen to Kaprun - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Kaprun by car, car train, bus, night train, train, or plane

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

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Bad Gasteincartrain
3. Drive from Bad Gastein to Kapruncar
6h 59m
€144–191
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Zell am Seetrain Drf
12h 13m
€55–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus N537
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Kaprun Ortsmittebus
14h 25m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Woergl Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am Seetrain 819 / ...
14h 6m
€100–298
Drive 794.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Kapruncar 794.8 km
7h 35m
€129–185
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wörgl Hbftrain 89
3. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am Seetrain 819 / ...
10h 16m
€161–429
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zell Am Seetrain
7h 23m
€107–289
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zell Am Seetrain
7h 22m
€181–466
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am Seetrain
8h 7m
€127–385
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am Seetrain
8h 34m
€137–405
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am Seetrain
9h 29m
€169–422

Essen to Kaprun by night train, train, and bus

16Weekly Services

14h 6mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 945.3 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Kaprun, Austria?

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Kaprun Ortsmitte via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle and Innsbruck Hbf in around 14h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kaprun Ortsmitte via München Hbf, Woergl Hbf, Zell Am See, and Zell am See Bahnhof in around 10h 16m.

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