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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Essen is to bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 30h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Split to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Split to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Essen central train station via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Split and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Split to Essen. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Essen Hbf via Zagreb Glavni Kol. and Graz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 26m.

How far is it from Split to Essen?

The distance between Split and Essen is 1179 km. The road distance is 1454.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Split to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 37m and costs €270 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Split to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Split to Essen bus from?

Split to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where do I catch the Split to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Split to Essen?

The best way to get from Split to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Zagreb, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 25h 25m, you could also train, which costs €250 - €490 and takes 26h 26m.

Where does the Split to Essen bus arrive?

Split to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

Where does the Split to Essen train arrive?

Split to Essen train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Can I drive from Split to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Split to Essen is 1454 km. It takes approximately 14h 28m to drive from Split to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SPU - DUS
5h 3m
€81–252
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
3. Take the train from Maribor to Graz Hbftrain 676 / ...
4. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
21h 37m
€278–780
Bus via Zagreb
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagrebbus 924 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
25h 25m
€104–211
Drive 1,454.1 km
1. Drive from Split to Essencar 1,454.1 km
14h 28m
€214–308
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SPU - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 51m
€98–314
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SPU - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 56m
€121–337
Train
1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Graz Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
26h 26m
€252–482
Bus
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Mrkonjic Grad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Mrkonjic Grad, Autobuska Stanica to Essenbus
30h 29m
€114–189
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Split to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
17h 41m
€247–343

Split to Essen by bus

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25h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,179 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Eurowings, Croatia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Essen central train station via Zagreb in around 25h 25m.

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