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 €60 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Essen Hbf is to subway and fly and train which takes 4h 20m 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 once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 10m.

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-Holesovice and arriving at Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

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 19m and costs €50 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m 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-Holesovice station.

Train or bus from Prague to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Prague to Essen Hbf is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 8h 19m and costs €50 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

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 26m 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?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Prague to Essen Hbf by subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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Subway to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the subway from Staroměstská to Nádraží Veleslavínsubway
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 20m
€80–212
Train via Reinickendorf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Berlin-Spandautrain Rj
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
8h 19m
€51–420
Bus
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Essen central train stationbus 084 / ...
13h 10m
€60–110
Drive 633.7 km
1. Drive from Prague to Essen Hbfcar 633.7 km
6h 26m
€98–142
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
€139–459
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 27m
€102–294
Train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Eisenach Hbftrain Drf
2. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 51
10h 57m
Bus via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
20h 34m
€147–162

Prague to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 594.7 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 13h 10m.

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