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

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 31m and costs €65 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Zagreb and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Essen Hbf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Essen?

The distance between Zagreb and Essen is 1172 km. The road distance is 1130.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zagreb to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 19h 10m and costs €60 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Zagreb to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Essen bus from?

Zagreb to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zagreb to Essen?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Essen is to bus which takes 19h 10m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €310 and takes 6h 39m, you could also train, which costs €80 - €210 and takes 14h 29m.

Where does the Zagreb to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zagreb to Essen train arrive?

Zagreb to Essen train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Essen is 1130 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Zagreb to Essen.

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

Book your Zagreb to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Zagreb to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car train, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Zagreb to Essen by car, car train, bus, plane, 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Zagreb to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
9h 33m
€142–1,062
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Essen central train stationN885 / ...
19h 10m
€60–130
Drive 1,130.3 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Essen1,130.3 km
10h 5m
€158–229
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZAG - DUS
6h 39m
€91–310
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Muenchen HbfEc
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf47 / ...
14h 29m
€81–202
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Graz HbfEn
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Essen HbfIce
16h 30m
€123–317
Bus via Maribor
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Maribor bus station885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Essen Hbf
20h 40m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZAG - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
5h 31m
€70–289
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZAG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 21m
€121–302
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZAG - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 33m
€128–367
Fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Weeze Airport (NRN)ZAG - NRN
2. Take the train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbf
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbf
6h 52m

Zagreb to Essen by bus

13Weekly Buses

19h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,172.5 km
Duration: 9h 33m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Zagreb to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €60–130 and the journey takes 19h 10m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and four other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours.

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