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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wrocław to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wrocław to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a flight costs an average of $431.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$137 Average price | $431 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 15m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Wrocław to Essen
Compare the available ways to get from Wrocław to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wrocław to Essen:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wrocław to Essen costing on average $137.
A bus is $353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wrocław to Essen costing on average $431.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 14h 15m.
Tickets start at around $137 compared to roughly $144 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7. The journey takes 8h 52m versus 7h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Wrocław to Essen
How to get from Wrocław to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wrocław to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:25 PM 12h35 Wrocław 3:00 AM Essen $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:25 PM 12h35 Wrocław 3:00 AM Essen $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 PM 11h50 Wrocław 5:50 AM Essen $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:10 PM 12h30 Wrocław 8:40 AM Essen $98 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wrocław to Essen:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wrocław to Essen costing on average $137.
A bus is $353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wrocław to Essen costing on average $431.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 14h 15m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wrocław and Essen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wrocław Główny and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Flights mostly depart from Wrocław–Copernicus Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Swiss, Wizz Air to go to Essen by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
- 0 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
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