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

The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Essen is to bus which costs €95 - €140 and takes 20h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs €150 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Rijeka and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rijeka bus station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 20h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rijeka and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Rijeka to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rijeka and arriving at Essen Hbf via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Essen?

The distance between Rijeka and Essen is 949 km. The road distance is 1123.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rijeka to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 20h 15m and costs €95 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Rijeka to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Essen train from?

Rijeka to Essen train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Rijeka station.

Train or bus from Rijeka to Essen?

The best way to get from Rijeka to Essen is to bus which takes 20h 15m and costs €95 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €210 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Rijeka to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rijeka to Essen train arrive?

Rijeka to Essen train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.

Can I drive from Rijeka to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rijeka to Essen is 1124 km. It takes approximately 10h 52m to drive from Rijeka to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rijeka to Essen by plane, train, car, car train, bus, or shuttle

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

Fly Rijeka Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)RJK - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
4h 54m
€158–385
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Essen central train stationN261
20h 15m
€95–140
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rijeka to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
9h 27m
€137–1,054
Drive 1,123.8 km
1. Drive from Rijeka to Essen1,123.8 km
10h 52m
€157–227
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)VCE - DUS
8h 25m
€107–572
Bus to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ban J. Jelačić Square to Zagreb Airport
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZAG - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
7h 11m
€96–319
Train, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rijeka to Postojna
2. Take a shuttle bus from Postojna to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LJU - DUS
9h 4m
€144–401
Train
1. Take the train from Rijeka to Ljubljana480 / ...
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbf318 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen HbfIce
16h 30m
€144–203
Bus via Ljubljana
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Ljubljana bus stationN948 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Dortmund Hbf
20h 26m
€108–212

Rijeka to Essen by bus

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20h 15mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 948.7 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Rijeka, Croatia and Essen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Rijeka bus station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €95–140 and the journey takes 20h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rijeka to Essen Hbf via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf in around 16h 30m.

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