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

The cheapest way to get from Koper to Essen is to bus and train which costs €75 - €220 and takes 19h 16m.

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 4m and costs €190 - €410.

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 9m.

Is there a direct train between Koper and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Koper to Essen. However, there are services departing from Koper and arriving at Essen Hbf via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.

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 which takes 19h 9m and costs €95 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m 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.

Where do I catch the Koper to Essen train from?

Koper to Essen train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Koper station.

Train, bus or fly from Koper to Essen?

The best way to get from Koper to Essen is to bus which takes 19h 9m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 7h 17m, you could also train, which costs €170 - €330 and takes 16h 31m.

Where does the Koper to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Koper to Essen train arrive?

Koper to Essen train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Ljubljana 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 train ticket from Koper to Essen?

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

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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 4m
€197–404
Bus, train
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
€76–213
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Koper to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essencar
13h 43m
€176–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 8426 13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885
19h 9m
€99–150
Drive 1,064.8 km
1. Drive from Koper to Essencar 1,064.8 km
10h 37m
€198–286
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 17m
€121–308
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 48m
€99–599
Shuttle, shuttle to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Graz Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
8h 2m
€337–604
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(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 35m
€161–411
Train
1. Take the train from Koper to Ljubljanatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
16h 31m
€179–329

Koper to Essen by bus

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Distance: 959 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Koper to Essen central train station via Ljubljana bus station in around 19h 9m. Alternatively, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily.

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