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 €45 - €85 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 6m and costs €80 - €230.

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 once daily, 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 33m.

How far is it from Pilsen to Essen?

The distance between Pilsen and Essen is 680 km. The road distance is 593.8 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 bus and train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m 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 33m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 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 594 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Pilsen to Essen.

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

Book your Pilsen to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Pilsen to Essen by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Nürnbergbus
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
7h 43m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Essen central train stationbus 084
11h 20m
€45–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pilsen Central Bus Station to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
9h 27m
€84–181
Drive 593.8 km
1. Drive from Pilsen to Essencar 593.8 km
6h 58m
€91–131
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
5h 6m
€85–223
Train
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Schwandorftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
8h 33m
€145–295
Train via Cheb
1. Take the train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Chebtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Cheb to Nuernberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
9h 27m
€119–266
Bus to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Dresdenbus
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
5h 20m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
6h 49m
€168–367
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 2m
€168–381
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PRG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 19m
€112–311

Pilsen to Essen by bus, foot, and train

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9h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 680.2 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Plzeň to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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