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

The cheapest way to get from Sarajevo to Essen is to bus which costs €65 - €210 and takes 25h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sarajevo to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs €95 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Sarajevo and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 2m.

How far is it from Sarajevo to Essen?

The distance between Sarajevo and Essen is 1237 km. The road distance is 1520.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sarajevo to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Sarajevo to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarajevo to Essen bus from?

Sarajevo to Essen bus services, operated by Jelinak, depart from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica station.

Bus or fly from Sarajevo to Essen?

The best way to get from Sarajevo to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €210 and takes 25h 2m.

Where does the Sarajevo to Essen bus arrive?

Sarajevo to Essen bus services, operated by Jelinak, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Sarajevo to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarajevo to Essen is 1521 km. It takes approximately 14h 3m to drive from Sarajevo to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2763+ hotels available in Essen.

Sarajevo to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 9 ways to get from Sarajevo to Essen by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SJJ - DUS
6h 13m
€108–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Essen Hbfbus
25h 2m
€65–210
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Station to Munich Hbfbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
19h 42m
Bus, train via Kranj
1. Take the bus from Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Station to Kranj, Avtobusna Postaja Kranjbus
2. Take the train from Kranj to Villach Hbftrain 312 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
21h 8m
€234–811
Drive 1,520.9 km
1. Drive from Sarajevo to Essencar 1,520.9 km
14h 3m
€217–313
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SJJ - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 46m
€96–342
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SJJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 7m
€145–481
Bus via Autobuska Stanica Vogošća
1. Take the bus from Vogošća to Essen Hbfbus
32h 27m
€111–202
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sarajevo to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essencar
18h 32m
€237–328

Sarajevo to Essen by bus

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25h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,236.7 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Essen, Germany?

Lufthansa, Air Serbia, and three other airlines fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jelinak operates a bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Essen Hbf twice a week. Tickets cost €105–140 and the journey takes 25h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.

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