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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Prague is to bus which costs 1 100 Kč - 2 000 Kč and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Prague is to fly and subway which takes 4h 16m and costs 1 700 Kč - 4 500 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Praha, ÚAN Florenc. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Prague?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Prague. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Bielefeld Hbf, Buende(Westf) and Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Essen to Prague?

The distance between Essen and Prague is 589 km. The road distance is 635.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Prague without a car is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs 1 100 Kč - 2 000 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Essen to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Prague bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Prague train from?

Essen to Prague train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Prague?

The best way to get from Essen to Prague is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs 1 100 Kč - 2 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Essen to Prague bus arrive?

Essen to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Essen to Prague train arrive?

Essen to Prague train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Prague is 636 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Essen to Prague.

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

Book your Essen to Prague train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Prague?

There are 1606+ hotels available in Prague.

Essen to Prague - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Prague by plane, subway, bus, train, night train, or car

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

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, subway
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
2. Take the subway from Nádraží Veleslavín to Staroměstskásubway
4h 16m
Kč 1,707–4,464
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N23 / ...
9h 55m
Kč 1,100–2,000
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Buende(Westf) to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
3. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
11h 3m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazinighttrain En
13h 39m
Kč 3,930–8,591
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
5h 12m
Kč 2,402–6,020
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 Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
5h 55m
Kč 2,198–9,224
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus RegioJet 540
11h 33m
Kč 1,425–2,343
Drive 635.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Praguecar 635.7 km
6h 21m
Kč 2,350–3,394

Essen to Prague by bus

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9h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 588.6 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc twice daily. Tickets cost Kč 1,100–2,000 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Bielefeld Hbf, Buende(Westf), and Berlin-Spandau in around 11h 3m.

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