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

The cheapest way to get from Wrocław to Essen is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wrocław to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs €30 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Wrocław and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wroclaw, Bus Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Wrocław and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Wrocław to Essen. However, there are services departing from Wroclaw Glowny and arriving at Essen Hbf via Rzepin, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Wrocław to Essen?

The distance between Wrocław and Essen is 854 km. The road distance is 804.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Wrocław to Essen without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 10h 1m and costs €140 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Wrocław to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wrocław to Essen bus from?

Wrocław to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Wroclaw, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wrocław to Essen train from?

Wrocław to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Wroclaw Glowny station.

Train, bus or fly from Wrocław to Essen?

The best way to get from Wrocław to Essen is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 10h 1m and costs €140 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 11h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €250 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Wrocław to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wrocław to Essen train arrive?

Wrocław to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Rzepin station.

Can I drive from Wrocław to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Wrocław to Essen is 804 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Wrocław to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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Train via Reinickendorf
best
1. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Rzepintrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Rzepin to S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhftrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
10h 1m
€143–605
Fly to Dortmund Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Wroclaw (WRO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane WRO - DTM
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 27m
€34–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wroclaw, Bus Station to Essen central train stationbus N1361 / ...
11h 50m
€75–130
Drive 804.5 km
1. Drive from Wrocław to Essencar 804.5 km
7h 5m
€115–166
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Wroclaw (WRO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane WRO - DUS
6h 17m
€98–241
Train
1. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Zgorzelectrain Os
2. Take the train from Zgorzelec to Dresden-Neustadttrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Hagen Hbftrain 55
4. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
12h 26m
€175–718
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Wroclaw (WRO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane WRO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 3m
€141–404
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Wroclaw (WRO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane WRO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 6m
€115–343

Wrocław to Essen by train

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Distance: 854 km
Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Wrocław, Poland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Wroclaw Glowny to Essen Hbf via Rzepin, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Wroclaw, Bus Station to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 11h 50m.

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