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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Essen Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Prague to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Prague and Essen Hbf is 595 km. The road distance is 633.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Essen Hbf without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 8h 34m and costs €80 - €460.

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

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

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

Prague to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

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

Prague to Essen Hbf train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train, bus or fly from Prague to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Prague to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Reinickendorf, which costs €80 - €460 and takes 8h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Prague to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prague to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Prague to Essen Hbf train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Berlin-Spandau station.

Can I drive from Prague to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Essen Hbf is 634 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Prague to Essen Hbf.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2584+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

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

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Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
4h 18m
€80–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Essen central train stationbus N23 / ...
10h 5m
€50–90
Train via Reinickendorf
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Berlin-Spandautrain Rj
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
8h 34m
€81–458
Drive 633.7 km
1. Drive from Prague to Essen Hbfcar 633.7 km
6h 27m
€97–141
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
5h 35m
€153–468
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PRG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 34m
€102–344
Train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Drf
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbftrain Re
11h 49m
Bus via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
20h 35m

Prague to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 594.8 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf in around 8h 34m.

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