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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Prague is to bus via Düsseldorf which costs 1 200 Kč - 2 800 Kč and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Prague is to train and fly and subway which takes 4h 18m and costs 1 900 Kč - 6 000 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 13h 15m.

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 Hamm and Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Essen to Prague?

The distance between Essen and Prague is 596 km. The road distance is 635.4 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 train which takes 9h 18m and costs 2 500 Kč - 4 800 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 RegioJet, depart from Dusseldorf Central Bus 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 train which takes 9h 18m and costs 2 500 Kč - 4 800 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs 1 200 Kč - 2 800 Kč and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Essen to Prague bus arrive?

Essen to Prague bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Prague Wilsonova Bus Station.

Where does the Essen to Prague train arrive?

Essen to Prague train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hamm(Westf)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Prague is 635 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Essen to Prague.

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

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

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

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

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, subway
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
3. Take the subway from Nádraží Veleslavín to Staroměstskásubway
4h 18m
Kč 1,955–5,655
Bus via Düsseldorf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Prague Wilsonova Bus Stationbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
11h 39m
Kč 1,284–2,716
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamm to S Spandau Bhftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
9h 18m
Kč 2,562–4,772
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
2. Take the nighttrain from Erfurt Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazinighttrain En
11h 4m
Kč 3,553–6,542
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
5h 17m
Kč 2,380–4,946
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 central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
5h 32m
Kč 3,282–10,685
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 084 / ...
13h 15m
Kč 1,700–2,600
Drive 635.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Praguecar 635.4 km
6h 23m
Kč 2,896–4,183

Essen to Prague by train

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Distance: 596 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Hamm and Berlin-Spandau in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Prague Wilsonova Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost Kč 1,100–1,900 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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