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 €100 - €160 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 46m and costs €65 - €340.

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 31m.

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 bus and train which takes 17h 18m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m 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.

Bus or fly from Zagreb to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €160 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 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?

There are 2768+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Zagreb to Essen Hbf by plane, car, car train, bus, train, shuttle, or night 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 26m
€116–299
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
7h 3m
€52–336
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zagreb to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essen Hbfcar
14h 12m
€184–256
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
€115–210
Drive 1,126.6 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Essen Hbfcar 1,126.6 km
10h 1m
€210–303
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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 46m
€68–333
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 51m
€365–727
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(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 49m
€131–247
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Graz Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
17h 31m
€198–388
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
19h 10m
€100–160

Zagreb to Essen Hbf by bus and train

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17h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 972 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zagreb to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 19h 10m.

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