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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kaprun is to night train and train which costs €110 - €190 and takes 9h 2m.

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 57m 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 Kaiserschützenplatz 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 794.9 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 57m 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, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 10h 9m.

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 33m to drive from Essen to Kaprun.

Where can I stay near Kaprun?

There are 2757+ 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 Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Bad Gastein
3. Drive from Bad Gastein to Kaprun
6h 57m
€144–191
Night train, train via Essen Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Woergl HbfNj
2. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am SeeRe / ...
14h 1m
€76–482
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Innsbruck SüdbahnstraßeN537
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Kaprun Ortsmitte
14h 25m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wörgl HbfUex 1864 / ...
2. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am SeeRe / ...
9h 2m
€112–186
Drive 794.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Kaprun794.9 km
7h 33m
€129–186
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf47 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wörgl Hbf89
3. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am SeeRe / ...
10h 9m
€88–258
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zell Am See
7h 20m
€124–323
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbf
3. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am See
8h 2m
€125–396
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbf
4. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am See
8h 35m
€120–392
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zell Am See
8h 24m
€194–419
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbf
4. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am See
9h 26m
€155–376

Essen to Kaprun by train and bus

42Weekly Services

10h 9mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 945.3 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, 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 9m.

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