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 €35 - €85 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 and train which takes 4h 54m and costs €90 - €270.

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 4m.

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 4m and costs €55 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 or bus from Prague to Essen?

The best way to get from Prague to Essen is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 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 22m to drive from Prague to Essen.

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

Book your Prague to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Prague to Essen by subway, 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.

Subway, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the subway from Staroměstská to Nádraží Veleslavín
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)PRG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
4h 17m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Essen central train station084 / ...
13h 10m
€35–85
Train
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Berlin HbfRj
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
8h 4m
€56–118
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Prague to Cologne Airport CGNN870
2. Take the train from Köln Hansaring to Essen HbfS6
11h 56m
€72–101
Drive 633.3 km
1. Drive from Prague to Essen633.3 km
6h 22m
€96–138
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)PRG - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
4h 54m
€90–269
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)PRG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
5h 39m
€91–232
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt HbfEc
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Essen Hbf51
11h 56m
€130–226

Prague to Essen by train

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8h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 594.7 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Essen Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 13h 10m.

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