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

The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Essen is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croatia to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €90 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Croatia 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 Croatia and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Croatia to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.

How far is it from Croatia to Essen?

The distance between Croatia and Essen is 1179 km. The road distance is 1127.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Croatia to Essen without a car is to train which takes 16h 16m and costs €210 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Croatia to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Croatia to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Croatia to Essen?

The best way to get from Croatia to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €90 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €800 and takes 16h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Croatia to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Croatia to Essen train arrive?

Croatia to Essen train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.

Can I drive from Croatia to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Essen is 1128 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Croatia to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 10 ways to get from Croatia to Essen by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly Split Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SPU - DUS
5h 2m
€93–319
Fly Zadar Airport to Weeze Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane ZAD - NRN
2. Take the train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 48m
€46–302
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain 318 / ...
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
16h 16m
€216–762
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbftrain 42 / ...
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S9
18h 30m
€125–338
Drive 1,127.5 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Essencar 1,127.5 km
9h 57m
€162–234
Fly Zadar Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAD - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 34m
€74–331
Fly Split Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SPU - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 54m
€103–300
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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 10m
€69–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
19h 10m
€90–150
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zagreb to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essencar
12h 59m
€203–279

Croatia to Essen by train

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16h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,179 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Croatia and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Croatia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Essen Hbf via Ljubljana and Villach Hbf in around 16h 16m.

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