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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Pilsen is to bus which costs 1 300 Kč - 1 800 Kč and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Pilsen is to fly and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs 2 000 Kč - 6 000 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Pilsen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Plzeň. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Pilsen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Pilsen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Essen to Pilsen?

The distance between Essen and Pilsen is 682 km. The road distance is 602.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Pilsen without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Essen to Pilsen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Pilsen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Pilsen train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Pilsen?

The best way to get from Essen to Pilsen is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs 1 300 Kč - 1 800 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 3 000 Kč - 4 800 Kč and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Essen to Pilsen bus arrive?

Essen to Pilsen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plzeň station.

Where does the Essen to Pilsen train arrive?

Essen to Pilsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Pilsen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Pilsen is 603 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Essen to Pilsen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Pilsen?

There are 225+ hotels available in Pilsen.

Essen to Pilsen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Pilsen by train, bus, night train, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus
7h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Plzeňbus 084
11h 20m
Kč 1,300–1,800
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pilsenbus
10h 26m
Drive 602.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Pilsencar 602.5 km
6h 46m
Kč 2,194–3,169
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorftrain
3. Take the train from Schwandorf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
8h 42m
Kč 3,044–4,803
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeňbus
5h 56m
Kč 2,006–5,779
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the bus from Dresden to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus
6h 15m
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 Freising to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain
7h 37m
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 Freising to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain
8h 4m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
3. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeňbus
6h 51m
Kč 2,431–6,017
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus
7h 1m

Essen to Pilsen by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 20mAverage Duration

Kč 1,300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 681.9 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Pilsen, Czechia?

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Plzeň once daily. Tickets cost Kč 1,300–1,800 and the journey takes 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf in around 8h 42m.

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