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

The cheapest way to get from Sarajevo to Essen is to bus which costs €65 - €210 and takes 25h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sarajevo to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Sarajevo and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 2m.

How far is it from Sarajevo to Essen?

The distance between Sarajevo and Essen is 1237 km. The road distance is 1508.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sarajevo to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Sarajevo to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarajevo to Essen bus from?

Sarajevo to Essen bus services, operated by Jelinak, depart from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica station.

Bus or fly from Sarajevo to Essen?

The best way to get from Sarajevo to Essen is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €210 and takes 25h 2m.

Where does the Sarajevo to Essen bus arrive?

Sarajevo to Essen bus services, operated by Jelinak, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Sarajevo to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarajevo to Essen is 1509 km. It takes approximately 14h 45m to drive from Sarajevo to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)SJJ - DUS
7h 9m
€106–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Essen Hbf
25h 2m
€65–210
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Station to Munich Hbf
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf41 / ...
20h 9m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sarajevo to Maglaj710
2. Take the bus from Maglaj, Autobuska Stanica to Slavonski Brod, Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the train from Slavonski Brod to Villach Hbf210
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen HbfIce
25h 50m
Drive 1,508.9 km
1. Drive from Sarajevo to Essen1,508.9 km
14h 45m
€216–312
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)SJJ - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen Hbf
5h 24m
€85–259
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)SJJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 44m
€115–311
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Dortmund
28h 44m
€71–119
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sarajevo to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
14h 20m
€204–1,152

Sarajevo (SJJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

26Weekly Planes

5h 48mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,237.4 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Essen, Germany?

Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, and five other airlines fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jelinak operates a bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Essen Hbf twice a week. Tickets cost €105–140 and the journey takes 25h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.

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