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 €133 - €134 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 2m and costs €80 - €310.

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 Karlovac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.

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 München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 39m.

How far is it from Split to Essen?

The distance between Split and Essen is 1179 km. The road distance is 1453.9 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 20h 22m and costs €210 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 2m and costs €80 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €330 - €600 and takes 23h 39m, you could also bus via Karlovac, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 24h 10m.

Where does the Split to Essen bus arrive?

Split to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlovac 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 31m to drive from Split to Essen.

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?

There are 2204+ hotels available in Essen.

Split to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Split to Essen by plane, bus, train, night 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 Split Airport (SPU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SPU - DUS
5h 2m
€80–307
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Munich Hbfbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
20h 22m
€210–390
Train
1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Muenchen Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
23h 39m
€331–596
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Split to Graz Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
25h 36m
€362–746
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 23m
€91–306
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 27m
€132–380
Bus via Karlovac
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Karlovacbus N942 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlovac to Essen central train stationbus N261
24h 10m
€104–187
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
€133–134
Drive 1,453.9 km
1. Drive from Split to Essencar 1,453.9 km
14h 31m
€204–294
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Split to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
17h 38m
€239–330

Split to Essen by bus and train

2Weekly Services

20h 22mAverage Duration

€210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,179 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

Eurowings, Croatia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Split to Essen Hbf via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 23h 39m.

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