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

The cheapest way to get from Ostrava to Essen is to bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostrava to Essen is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs €200 - €750.

Is there a direct bus between Ostrava and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostrava to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Ostrava and arriving at Essen central train station via Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ostrava and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Ostrava to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bohumin, Poznan Glowny and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

How far is it from Ostrava to Essen?

The distance between Ostrava and Essen is 890 km. The road distance is 972.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostrava to Essen without a car is to train via Poznań which takes 12h 24m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Ostrava to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostrava to Essen bus from?

Ostrava to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ostrava station.

Where do I catch the Ostrava to Essen train from?

Ostrava to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Bohumin station.

Train, bus or fly from Ostrava to Essen?

The best way to get from Ostrava to Essen is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs €200 - €750. Alternatively, you can train via Poznań, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 12h 24m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Ostrava to Essen bus arrive?

Ostrava to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa.

Where does the Ostrava to Essen train arrive?

Ostrava to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Poznan Glowny station.

Can I drive from Ostrava to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostrava to Essen is 973 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Ostrava to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ostrava to Essen by plane, train, bus, 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 Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OSR - DUS
7h 15m
€202–713
Bus to Katowice International Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ostrava to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus
2. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane KTW - DTM
7h 23m
€41–228
Train via Poznań
1. Take the train from Bohumin to Poznan Glownytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Hbftrain Eic / ...
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
12h 24m
€84–247
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ostrava to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N918 / ...
2. Take the bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Essen central train stationbus N1361 / ...
16h 40m
€57–135
Drive 972.9 km
1. Drive from Ostrava to Essencar 972.9 km
9h 27m
€149–214
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
7h 46m
€96–320
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 58m
€88–307
Bus to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ostrava to Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airportbus
2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane KRK - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
9h 16m
€87–353
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ostrava Svinov Train Station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus RegioJet 209
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
16h 18m
€84–269
Train
1. Take the train from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 51
16h 27m
€120–253

Ostrava to Essen by train

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12h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 890.2 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

LOT flies from Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi to Essen Hbf via Bohumin, Poznan Glowny, and Berlin Hbf in around 12h 24m.

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