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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Prague is to bus which costs 1 300 Kč - 2 200 Kč and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Prague is to train and fly and subway which takes 4h 19m and costs 1 900 Kč - 5 000 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Essen 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 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Prague?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Prague. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Praha-Holesovice via Berlin Südkreuz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Essen to Prague?

The distance between Essen and Prague is 596 km. The road distance is 637 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Prague without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 8h 37m and costs 3 900 Kč - 13 000 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Essen to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Prague bus from?

Essen to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Prague train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Prague?

The best way to get from Essen to Prague is to train via Berlin which takes 8h 37m and costs 3 900 Kč - 13 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 300 Kč - 2 200 Kč and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Essen to Prague bus arrive?

Essen to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Essen to Prague train arrive?

Essen to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Südkreuz Bhf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Prague is 637 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Essen to Prague.

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

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

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, 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 19m
Kč 1,965–4,912
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N23 / ...
9h 55m
Kč 1,300–2,200
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Praha-Holesovicetrain Rj
8h 37m
Kč 3,901–12,094
Drive 637 km
1. Drive from Essen to Praguecar 637 km
6h 24m
Kč 2,340–3,379
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CGN - PRG
4h 50m
Kč 2,096–7,282
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
5h 20m
Kč 2,452–8,148
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Praha-Holesovicetrain
6h 21m
Kč 4,217–11,142
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain Drf
11h 23m
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Prague Wilsonova Bus Stationbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
11h 39m
Kč 1,507–2,253

Essen to Prague by train

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8h 37mAverage Duration

Kč 3,901Cheapest Price

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Distance: 596 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Praha-Holesovice via S Südkreuz Bhf and Berlin Südkreuz in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc twice daily. Tickets cost Kč 1,300–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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