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 €130 - €140 and takes 30h 36m.

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 4h 59m and costs €70 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Split Bus Station 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 Graz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.

How far is it from Split to Essen?

The distance between Split and Essen is 1179 km. The road distance is 1456 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 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Split to Essen train from?

Split to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB, 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 4h 59m and costs €70 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €230 and takes 23h 39m, you could also bus via Karlovac, which costs €100 - €180 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 ÖBB, arrive at Graz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Split to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Split to Essen is 1456 km. It takes approximately 14h 32m 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 2595+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Split to Essen by plane, car, car train, bus, train, or night 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)SPU - DUS
4h 59m
€73–326
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Split to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
13h 6m
€190–1,132
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Munich Hbf
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf47 / ...
20h 22m
€210–240
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Split to Graz HbfEn
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Essen HbfIce
25h 20m
€196–350
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)SPU - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen Hbf
5h 30m
€82–325
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Frankfurt (FRA)SPU - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 25m
€123–378
Train
1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Muenchen HbfEc
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf47 / ...
23h 39m
€174–226
Bus via Karlovac
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to KarlovacN942
2. Take the bus from Karlovac to Essen central train stationN261
24h 10m
€108–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Mrkonjic Grad, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Mrkonjic Grad, Autobuska Stanica to Essen
30h 36m
€130–137
Drive 1,456 km
1. Drive from Split to Essen1,456 km
14h 32m
€205–296

Split to Essen by bus and train

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20h 22mAverage Duration

€210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,179 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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) 3 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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