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

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €95 - €150 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Essen Hbf is to fly and train which takes 5h 40m and costs €75 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Essen Hbf?

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 Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf?

The distance between Zagreb and Essen Hbf is 972 km. The road distance is 1126.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zagreb to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 17h 16m and costs €220 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Zagreb to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Zagreb to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €450 and takes 17h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Zagreb to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zagreb to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zagreb to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Essen Hbf is 1127 km. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Zagreb to Essen Hbf.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

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Zagreb to Essen Hbf - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Zagreb to Essen Hbf 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 20m
€108–311
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Weeze Airport, train
cheapest
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
6h 58m
€51–386
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
€228–448
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
€123–253
Drive 1,126.6 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Essen Hbfcar 1,126.6 km
10h 1m
€166–239
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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 40m
€78–303
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 50m
€354–728
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 9m
€126–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
19h 10m
€95–150
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zagreb to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essen Hbfcar
12h 59m
€205–286

Zagreb to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 972 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City, and five 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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