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 300 zł - 420 zł and takes 13h 18m.

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 7h and costs 480 zł - 1 400 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Opole?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen and arriving at Opole. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 18m.

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 44m.

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 via Berlin which takes 10h 44m and costs 450 zł - 800 zł.

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

It takes approximately 10h 44m 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 , depart from Essen 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 via Berlin which takes 10h 44m and costs 450 zł - 800 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 300 zł - 420 zł and takes 13h 18m.

Where does the Essen to Opole bus arrive?

Essen to Opole bus services, operated by , arrive at Opole 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 269+ 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 via Berlin
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 44m
zł 453–774
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen to Opolebus Kyiv-Hasselt / ...
13h 18m
zł 300–420
Drive 874.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Opolecar 874.2 km
8h 3m
zł 514–743
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Wroclaw, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Wroclaw (WRO)plane DUS - WRO
2. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Opole Glownetrain
7h 26m
zł 412–1,227
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Zgorzelec Bahnhoftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glownytrain Os
4. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Opole Glownetrain Ic / ...
13h 31m
zł 514–926
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
7h
zł 485–1,400
Fly Dortmund Airport to Katowice International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane DTM - KTW
2. Take the bus from Katowice Airport to Gliwicebus
3. Take the train from Gliwice to Opole Glownetrain
7h 48m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane DUS - KRK
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Opole Glownetrain
8h 23m
zł 594–1,362
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 31m
zł 411–1,132

Essen to Opole by train

43Weekly Trains

10h 44mAverage Duration

zł 453Cheapest Price

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Distance: 931.1 km
Duration: 10h 44m

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 44m. Alternatively, operates a bus from Essen to Opole 4 times a day, and the journey takes 13h 18m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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