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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $115. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, and a flight costs an average of $261.
Distance: 468 miles (754 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$161 Average price | $524 Average price | $129 Average price Cheapest |
11h 22m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 30m Average total duration 27h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $161 (€128).
A bus is $395 (€314) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $524 (€417).
Other travel options to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 52m.
Bus takes on average 27h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
How to get from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain+
FlixBus9:04 AM20h16Essen Hbf5:20 AMKlagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof$1181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 AM23h00Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)5:20 AMKlagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof$1101One-way1 transfer
Fastest
OS250+
OS1118:40 PM2h40Cologne Bonn Airport11:20 PMKlagenfurt Airport$4881One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 119+
IR 6818:03 AM11h06Essen Hbf7:09 PMKlagenfurt Annabichl$1561One-way1 transfer
ICE 915 · ICE 119+
IR 6818:36 AM10h33Essen Hbf7:09 PMKlagenfurt Annabichl$1561One-way2 transfers
ICE 119 · IR 6818:03 AM11h06Essen Hbf7:09 PMKlagenfurt Annabichl$1621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM28h30Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)1:00 AMKlagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof$1131One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM26h40Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)8:30 PMKlagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof$1421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 AM24h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)2:30 AMKlagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof$1241One-way2 transfers
OS250+
OS1098:40 PM13h50Cologne Bonn Airport10:30 AMKlagenfurt Airport$4881One-way1 transfer
OS8916+
OS1111:35 PM9h45Cologne Bonn Airport11:20 PMKlagenfurt Airport$8321One-way1 transfer
OS8914+
OS1116:30 AM16h50Cologne Bonn Airport11:20 PMKlagenfurt Airport$8321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $161 (€128).
A bus is $395 (€314) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $524 (€417).
Other travel options to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 52m.
Bus takes on average 27h 0m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Klagenfurt am Wörthersee as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Klagenfurt Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Klagenfurt Annabichl.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Klagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by bus.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by train.
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