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

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Essen is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs €65 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Zagreb and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Graz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Essen?

The distance between Zagreb and Essen is 972 km. The road distance is 1127.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zagreb to Essen without a car is to train which takes 17h 16m and costs €240 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Zagreb to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Essen bus from?

Zagreb to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Essen train from?

Zagreb to Essen train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Train, bus or fly from Zagreb to Essen?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €950 and takes 17h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Zagreb to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zagreb to Essen train arrive?

Zagreb to Essen train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Graz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Essen is 1128 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Zagreb to Essen.

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

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

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Zagreb to Essen by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or car train

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Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZAG - DUS
6h 22m
€99–270
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAG - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 39m
€68–298
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Graz Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
17h 16m
€245–910
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbftrain 42 / ...
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S9
17h 18m
€125–334
Drive 1,127.5 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Essencar 1,127.5 km
9h 57m
€162–234
Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Graz Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
6h 52m
€353–938
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZAG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 8m
€121–362
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZAG - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 36m
€120–387
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane ZAG - NRN
2. Take the train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 3m
€74–349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
19h 10m
€90–150
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zagreb to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essencar
12h 59m
€203–279

Zagreb to Essen by train

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17h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 972 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Essen, Germany?

Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Essen Hbf via Graz Hbf in around 17h 16m.

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