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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 336 miles (542 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Prague to Essen:
A bus is $96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Essen costing on average $169.
A bus is $372 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Essen costing on average $445.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 8m.
Bus takes on average 11h 34m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $138 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65. The journey takes 11h 4m versus 6h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Essen
How to get from Prague to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM14h20Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská)12:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM14h20Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská)12:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- EW42007:00 AM1h15Prague Vaclav Havel Airport8:15 AMDusseldorf Airport$1341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EX 350 · ICE 618 · Bus RE15:35 PM14h02Prague hlavní nádraží7:37 AMEssen$561One-way2 transfers
- EX 354 · 3578 · ICE 221:35 PM11h27Prague hlavní nádraží1:02 AMEssen Hbf$601One-way2 transfers
- R 696 · Os 28003 · S1 · RJ 1786:47 AM9h58Prague hlavní nádraží4:45 PMEssen Hbf$661One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM13h40Praha, ÚAN Florenc12:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM13h45Praha, Zličín11:40 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$511One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM13h15Praha, Na Knížecí9:55 AMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$521One-way2 transfers
LH1401+ICE 910 · 26839 · 102386:35 PM5h46Prague Vaclav Havel Airport12:21 AMEssen Hbf$1451One-way3 transfers- LH1401+ICE 512 · S96:35 PM5h05Prague Vaclav Havel Airport11:40 PMEssen Hbf$1521One-way2 transfers
- LH1395+ICE 228 · S611:30 AM6h02Prague Vaclav Havel Airport5:32 PMEssen Hbf$1521One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Essen:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Essen costing on average $73.
A bus is $80 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Essen costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 11h 4m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Essen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Prague, Central Train Station and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Eurowings, Air Baltic to go to Essen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Essen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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