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Trip Overview

The bus between Kraków and Essen takes 17h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Kraków to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 50m
Duration
1,192 km
Distance
€130
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Kraków to Essen bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Kraków and Essen. The service departs Kraków at 8:55 PM in the evening, which arrives into Essen at 14:45:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kraków to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,192.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 50m

What companies run services between Kraków, Poland and Essen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 17h 50m.

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