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

The cheapest way to get from Pilsen to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pilsen to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Pilsen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plzeň and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Pilsen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Pilsen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Essen Hbf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Pilsen to Essen?

The distance between Pilsen and Essen is 669 km. The road distance is 593.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Pilsen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Pilsen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Essen train from?

Pilsen to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train or bus from Pilsen to Essen?

The best way to get from Pilsen to Essen is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Pilsen to Essen bus arrive?

Pilsen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Pilsen to Essen train arrive?

Pilsen to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Schwandorf station.

Can I drive from Pilsen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Pilsen to Essen is 593 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Pilsen to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Pilsen to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Pilsen to Essen by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Prague
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)PRG - DUS
5h 3m
€87–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Essen central train station084
11h 20m
€50–75
Train
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to SchwandorfEc
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbf
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbf41 / ...
8h 47m
€94–206
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Pilsen to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Essen HbfNj
9h 51m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Freising
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
6h 59m
€146–359
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Freising
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
7h 31m
€155–358
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DRS - DUS
8h 7m
€106–391
Train via Cheb
1. Take the train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to ChebIc / ...
2. Take the train from Cheb to Nuernberg Hbf
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Siegburg Bf41 / ...
4. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Essen Hbf42 / ...
9h 54m
€75–191
Drive 593.1 km
1. Drive from Pilsen to Essen593.1 km
6h 57m
€90–130

Pilsen to Essen by train

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8h 47mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 668.6 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Essen Hbf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Plzeň to Essen central train station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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