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

The cheapest way to get from Koper to Essen is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 19h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Koper to Essen is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Koper and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Koper to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Koper and arriving at Essen central train station via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Koper and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Koper to Essen. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Essen Hbf via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

How far is it from Koper to Essen?

The distance between Koper and Essen is 873 km. The road distance is 1064.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Koper to Essen without a car is to train which takes 16h 22m and costs €210 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Koper to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Koper to Essen bus from?

Koper to Essen bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Koper station.

Where do I catch the Koper to Essen train from?

Koper to Essen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Koper to Essen?

The best way to get from Koper to Essen is to train which takes 16h 22m and costs €210 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 19h 14m.

Where does the Koper to Essen bus arrive?

Koper to Essen bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Ljubljana AP station.

Where does the Koper to Essen train arrive?

Koper to Essen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Koper to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Koper to Essen is 1065 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Koper to Essen.

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

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Bus to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
5h 47m
€134–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 8426 11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885
19h 14m
€89–150
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
16h 22m
€212–773
Drive 1,064.8 km
1. Drive from Koper to Essencar 1,064.8 km
10h 37m
€153–221
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
7h 49m
€92–890
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 54m
€151–471
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 37m
€95–938
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
19h 30m
€90–237
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Koper to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
12h 43m
€179–242

Koper to Essen by bus and train

8Weekly Services

16h 22mAverage Duration

€212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 872.6 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Koper, Slovenia and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Koper Banka to Essen Hbf via Trieste, Trieste Centrale, and Villach Hbf in around 16h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koper to Essen central train station via Ljubljana AP and Ljubljana bus station in around 19h 14m.

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