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6 h 6 min
695 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Prague to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (695 km)
6 h 6 min
695 km.
from $38
Fastest
Plane to Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Rideshare
6 h 6 min
695 km.
from $9.07
Train via Berlin
8 h 36 min
542 km.
from $152.65
Train, Plane
5 h 51 min
541 km.
from $266.11
Bus, Plane
7 h 7 min
541 km.
from $235.38
Train
12 h 13 min
542 km.
from $217.78
Bus, Train
13 h 32 min
541 km.
from $92.84

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Essen
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$26.09
Bus from Erfurt Central Bus Station to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.22

Pražská integrovaná doprava

Phone:
+420 234 704 560
Email:
Website:
pid.cz/en/
Train from Staroměstská to Nádraží
Ave. Duration:
9 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$489.13

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$478.26
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$402.17

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$358.70

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$152.17

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$54.35

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$26.09
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$81.52

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$86.96
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$46.74

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.87–$51.09
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$19.57
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.33

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$14.13

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Wattenscheid
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$41.30–$59.78

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$59.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Essen is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $130.43 - $510.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Essen. However, there are services departing from Praha-Holesovice and arriving at Essen Hbf via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Prague to Essen?

The distance between Prague and Essen is 595 km. The road distance is 700.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Essen without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 8h 36m and costs $92.39 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Prague to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Essen bus from?

Prague to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where do I catch the Prague to Essen train from?

Prague to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha-Holesovice station.

Train or bus from Prague to Essen?

The best way to get from Prague to Essen is to train via Berlin which takes 8h 36m and costs $92.39 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Prague to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prague to Essen train arrive?

Prague to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Prague to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Essen is 700 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Prague to Essen.

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

Book your Prague to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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