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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €90 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Essen. However, there are services departing from Praha-Holesovice and arriving at Essen Hbf via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Prague to Essen?

The distance between Prague and Essen is 595 km. The road distance is 633.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €85 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Prague to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Essen bus from?

Prague to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where do I catch the Prague to Essen train from?

Prague to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.

Train, bus or fly from Prague to Essen?

The best way to get from Prague to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 8h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €90 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Prague to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prague to Essen train arrive?

Prague to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Prague to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Essen is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Prague to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

Prague to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Prague 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 Václav Havel Airport Prague to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
4h 16m
€82–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Essen central train stationbus 084 / ...
13h 10m
€30–90
Train
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Berlin Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
8h 11m
€88–198
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Prague to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870
2. Take the train from Köln Hansaring to Essen Hbftrain S6
11h 57m
Drive 633.3 km
1. Drive from Prague to Essencar 633.3 km
6h 25m
€97–139
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
5h 32m
€112–418
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PRG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 39m
€97–244
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 51
11h 56m
€110–216

Prague to Essen by train

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8h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 594.8 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Essen Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 8h 11m.

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