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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Opole is to bus which costs 310 zł - 440 zł and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Opole is to train and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs 500 zł - 1 400 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Opole?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Opole, Bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Opole?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Opole. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Opole Glowne via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Rzepin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Essen to Opole?

The distance between Essen and Opole is 931 km. The road distance is 874.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Opole without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs 280 zł - 750 zł.

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Essen to Opole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Opole bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Opole train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Opole?

The best way to get from Essen to Opole is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs 280 zł - 750 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 310 zł - 440 zł and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Opole bus arrive?

Essen to Opole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Opole, Bus station.

Where does the Essen to Opole train arrive?

Essen to Opole train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Opole?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Opole is 874 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Essen to Opole.

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

Book your Essen to Opole train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Opole?

There are 263+ hotels available in Opole.

Essen to Opole - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Opole by train, bus, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Opole Glownetrain 96 / ...
10h 30m
zł 287–731
Fly Dortmund Airport to Katowice International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane DTM - KTW
2. Take the train from Katowice to Opole Glownetrain
7h 43m
zł 284–1,036
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Opole, Bus stationbus N1360b
14h 40m
zł 310–440
Drive 874.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Opolecar 874.2 km
8h 3m
zł 522–753
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Wroclaw, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Wroclaw (WRO)plane FRA - WRO
3. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Opole Glownetrain
6h 58m
zł 500–1,404
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Wroclaw
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Wroclaw (WRO)plane AMS - WRO
4. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Opole Glownetrain
8h 39m
zł 486–1,563
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Wroclaw
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Wroclaw (WRO)plane EIN - WRO
4. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Opole Glownetrain
8h 24m
zł 456–1,183
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane EIN - KTW
4. Take the train from Katowice to Opole Glownetrain
9h 32m
zł 558–1,756
Train to Maastricht Aachen Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
2. Fly from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane MST - KTW
3. Take the train from Katowice to Opole Glownetrain
9h 44m
zł 399–1,303

Essen to Opole by train

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10h 30mAverage Duration

zł 287Cheapest Price

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Distance: 931.2 km
Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Opole, Poland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Opole Glowne via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Rzepin in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Opole, Bus station once daily. Tickets cost zł 310–440 and the journey takes 14h 40m.

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