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 €110 - €170 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 bus and shuttle and fly which takes 7h 23m and costs €330 - €750.

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 four 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 48m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Essen?

The distance between Rijeka and Essen is 1023 km. The road distance is 1121.8 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 train which takes 16h 48m and costs €190 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 train which takes 16h 48m and costs €190 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 20h 15m.

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 1122 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m 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.

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Rijeka to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, plane, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Rijeka to Essen by bus, shuttle, plane, train, car, or car train

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Bus, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LJU - DUS
7h 23m
€338–707
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Essen central train stationbus N261
20h 15m
€110–170
Train
1. Take the train from Rijeka to Ljubljanatrain 480
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
16h 48m
€198–425
Drive 1,121.8 km
1. Drive from Rijeka to Essencar 1,121.8 km
10h 48m
€166–240
Bus, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
8h 10m
€368–747
Bus, shuttle to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Graz Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
9h 8m
€548–1,287
Bus, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 57m
€373–779
Bus, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 32m
€376–723
Bus to Pula Airport, fly to Weeze Airport
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane PUY - NRN
8h 52m
€157–501
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rijeka to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
13h 21m
€190–261

Rijeka to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,023.4 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Rijeka to Essen Hbf via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf in around 16h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rijeka bus station to Essen central train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €110–170 and the journey takes 20h 15m.

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