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

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Prague is to bus via Düsseldorf Hbf which costs 1 100 Kč - 2 500 Kč and takes 11h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Prague is to train and fly and subway which takes 4h 18m and costs 1 900 Kč - 5 500 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Essen Hbf and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Praha, ÚAN Florenc. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Prague?

No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Prague. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Praha-Holešovice via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Prague?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Prague is 596 km. The road distance is 634.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Prague without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 8h 45m and costs 1 500 Kč - 5 500 Kč.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Prague bus from?

Essen Hbf to Prague bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Prague train from?

Essen Hbf to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen Hbf to Prague?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Prague is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 8h 45m and costs 1 500 Kč - 5 500 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf Hbf, which costs 1 100 Kč - 2 500 Kč and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Prague bus arrive?

Essen Hbf to Prague bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Prague Wilsonova Bus Station.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Prague train arrive?

Essen Hbf to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen Hbf to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Prague is 635 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Essen Hbf to Prague.

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

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Essen Hbf to Prague - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, bus, and car

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, subway
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
3. Take the subway from Nádraží Veleslavín to Staroměstskásubway
4h 18m
Kč 1,954–5,474
Bus via Düsseldorf Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Prague Wilsonova Bus Stationbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
11h 29m
Kč 1,170–2,450
Train via Reinickendorf
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Praha-Holešovicetrain
8h 45m
Kč 1,517–5,204
Drive 634.8 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Praguecar 634.8 km
6h 22m
Kč 2,459–3,552
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CGN - PRG
5h 20m
Kč 2,333–7,015
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
5h 17m
Kč 2,589–5,009
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hanau Hauptbahnhoftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain Drf
12h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 084 / ...
13h 15m
Kč 1,600–2,500

Essen Hbf to Prague by train

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8h 45mAverage Duration

Kč 1,517Cheapest Price

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Distance: 596 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Prague, Czechia?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Praha-Holešovice via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, S Spandau Bhf, and Berlin-Spandau in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Prague Wilsonova Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost Kč 1,100–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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