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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Essen Hbf is to subway and fly and train which takes 4h 19m and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Essen Hbf?

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 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Praha-Holesovice and arriving at Essen Hbf via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Prague to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Prague and Essen Hbf is 595 km. The road distance is 632.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Prague to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Essen Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Prague to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Prague to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Prague to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Prague to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Prague and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Prague. It is currently 9:51 AM in Prague and 8:51 AM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Prague to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prague to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Essen Hbf is 632 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Prague to Essen Hbf.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2623+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Prague to Essen Hbf 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 to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the subway from Staroměstská to Nádraží Veleslavínsubway
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 19m
€77–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Essen central train stationbus N23 / ...
10h 5m
€30–60
Train
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Berlin Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
8h 5m
€58–173
Drive 632.4 km
1. Drive from Prague to Essen Hbfcar 632.4 km
6h 24m
€95–137
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 35m
€101–398
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 38m
€97–239
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
12h 9m
€135–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
20h 35m

Prague to Essen Hbf by train

72Weekly Trains

8h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 594.7 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Essen Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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