How to travel from Essen to Prague

Travel between Essen, Germany and Prague, Czechia is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Germany enter Czechia?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Prague from Essen?

Conditions of entry into Czechia:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Prague, Czechia?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Czechia has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 5/25/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Essen and Prague.

The restriction level for your return to Essen, Germany from Czechia is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Essen from Prague restricted?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Essen from Prague?

Conditions of reentry into Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Essen, Germany?

You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 5/25/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Essen from Prague closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Essen to Prague. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Prague is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $52 (€45) compared to other travel options to Prague:

A bus is $269 (€234) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Prague costing on average $321 (€279).

A bus is generally $55 (€48) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $107 (€93) from Essen to Prague.

The fastest way from Essen to Prague is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Prague that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Prague by bus can take on average 16 h.

In comparison, getting to Prague by train can take on average 14 h 50 min.

You should expect to travel around 336 miles (542 km) between Essen and Prague.

The average frequency per day from Essen to Prague is:

• 1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Essen to Prague as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Prague:

• Buses mostly leave from Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter) and tend to arrive in Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
• Trains mostly leave from Essen Hbf and tend to arrive in Prague.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Essen to Prague, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Prague by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Essen to Prague for $52 (€45) on Omio.
• Bringer air cargo taxi can take you to Prague by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for bringer air cargo taxi from Essen to Prague for $321 (€279).
• Deutsche Bahn can get you to Prague by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Prague for $107 (€93) on Omio.

Before traveling from Essen to Prague, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket costs $52 (€45) one way on average for this trip.
• A plane ticket for this route costs on average $321 (€279) one way.
• A train ticket is costing on average $107 (€93) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Essen to Prague tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.