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

The cheapest way to get from Koper to Essen is to bus which costs €95 - €150 and takes 19h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Koper to Essen is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €190 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Koper and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Koper to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Koper and arriving at Essen central train station via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.

How far is it from Koper to Essen?

The distance between Koper and Essen is 959 km. The road distance is 1064.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Koper to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 23m and costs €180 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Koper to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Koper to Essen bus from?

Koper to Essen bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Koper station.

Bus or fly from Koper to Essen?

The best way to get from Koper to Essen is to bus which takes 19h 14m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Koper to Essen bus arrive?

Koper to Essen bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Ljubljana AP station.

Can I drive from Koper to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Koper to Essen is 1065 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Koper to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Koper to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Koper to Essen by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LJU - DUS
6h 6m
€199–422
Bus, train via Cologne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
19h 16m
€80–213
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
15h 23m
€187–388
Bus
1. Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 8425 11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885
19h 14m
€99–150
Drive 1,064.8 km
1. Drive from Koper to Essencar 1,064.8 km
10h 37m
€157–226
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TRS - DUS
7h 9m
€123–336
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
7h 50m
€96–617
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 33m
€92–672
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 37m
€146–396
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Koper to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
12h 43m
€181–249

Koper to Essen by bus, foot, and train

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15h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 959 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Koper, Slovenia and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Koper to Essen central train station via Ljubljana AP and Ljubljana bus station in around 19h 14m. Alternatively, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City, and five other airlines fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day.

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