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 €55 - €100 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 39m and costs €60 - €350.

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 36m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Essen?

The distance between Zagreb and Essen is 1173 km. The road distance is 1127.5 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 €55 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m 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 €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €370 and takes 6h 42m, you could also train via Munich, which costs €120 - €160 and takes 14h 36m.

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 1128 km. It takes approximately 10h 2m 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 2399+ 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 shuttle

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 Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
9h 34m
€142–1,062
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
19h 10m
€55–100
Drive 1,127.5 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Essencar 1,127.5 km
10h 2m
€158–228
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZAG - DUS
6h 42m
€91–370
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Muenchen Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
14h 36m
€126–152
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Graz Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
16h 52m
€173–198
Bus via Maribor
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Maribor bus stationbus 885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Essen Hbfbus
20h 40m
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAG - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 39m
€65–344
Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Graz Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
6h 52m
€141–666
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZAG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 21m
€116–327
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane ZAG - NRN
2. Take the train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 46m

Zagreb to Essen by bus

13Weekly Buses

19h 10mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,172.6 km
Duration: 9h 34m

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 €55–100 and the journey takes 19h 10m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours.

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