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What is the best way to travel from Prague to Essen?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Essen from Prague. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
10h 5m
£26
£30
17
Flight
1h 15m
£67
£129
71

What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Prague?

You can reach Essen with just £26 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £99
Wednesday
from £26
Thursday
from £26
Friday
from £32
Saturday
from £76
Sunday
from £28
Monday
from £67

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 15m
    0
    20:30
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    21:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £99
  • Eurowings
    1h 15m
    0
    08:55
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    10:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £106

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    03:50
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    16:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    14h 20m
    0
    03:50
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    18:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    17:30
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:45
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    06:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    13h 45m
    0
    23:05
    Prague
    ÚAN Florenc
    12:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    13h 45m
    0
    09:55
    Prague
    Zličín
    23:40
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    03:50
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    16:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    17:30
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Air Bagan
    21h 5m
    0
    21:45
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    18:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £80
  • Buzz
    26h 10m
    0
    16:40
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    18:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £90
  • Pegasus Airlines
    25h 45m
    0
    11:45
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    13:30
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £103
  • Air Bagan
    12h 40m
    0
    21:45
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    10:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £104
  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    6h 5m
    0
    12:55
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from £115
  • Buzz
    6h 20m
    0
    06:00
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    12:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £135

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    13h 45m
    0
    23:05
    Prague
    ÚAN Florenc
    12:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    03:50
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    16:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    17:30
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:45
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    06:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Malmö Aviation
    22h 5m
    0
    11:00
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    09:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Malmö Aviation
    Economy
    from £76
  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    9h 35m
    0
    09:35
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    19:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from £103
  • LC Perú
    20h 20m
    0
    22:55
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    19:15
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £111
  • Buzz
    20h 5m
    0
    14:15
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    10:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £117
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    25h 40m
    0
    06:00
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    07:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £123
  • KLM Cityhopper
    22h 50m
    0
    08:50
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    07:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £123

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    22:45
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    12:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    18:50
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    06:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    20:00
    Prague
    ÚAN Florenc
    06:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    12h 40m
    0
    17:45
    Prague
    Na Knížecí Station
    06:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • LC Perú
    16h 30m
    0
    22:55
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £67
  • Buzz
    22h 5m
    0
    17:20
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £68
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    23h 55m
    0
    15:30
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £80
  • LC Perú
    12h 55m
    0
    22:55
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    11:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £94
  • Buzz
    18h 30m
    0
    17:20
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    11:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £111
  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    9h 25m
    0
    09:35
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from £117

What are the fastest trips from Prague to Essen?

You can get to Essen from Prague in just 1h 15m with a Flight from Eurowings. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 1h 15m
Wednesday
from 11h 20m
Thursday
from 3h 30m
Friday
from 11h 20m
Saturday
from 9h 35m
Sunday
from 10h 5m
Monday
from 1h 15m

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 15m
    0
    20:30
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    21:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £99
  • Eurowings
    1h 15m
    0
    08:55
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    10:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £106

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:45
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    06:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    17:30
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    03:50
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    16:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    14h 20m
    0
    03:50
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    18:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Lufthansa
    3h 30m
    0
    16:45
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    20:15
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £418
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    4h 55m
    0
    06:00
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    10:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £158
  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    6h 5m
    0
    12:55
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from £115
  • Buzz
    6h 20m
    0
    06:00
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    12:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £135
  • LC Perú
    9h 50m
    0
    09:25
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    19:15
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £198
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    11h 0m
    0
    06:45
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    17:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £157
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    17:30
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    03:50
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    16:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    13h 45m
    0
    23:05
    Prague
    ÚAN Florenc
    12:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    13h 45m
    0
    09:55
    Prague
    Zličín
    23:40
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:45
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    06:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    17:30
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    03:50
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    16:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    13h 45m
    0
    23:05
    Prague
    ÚAN Florenc
    12:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    9h 35m
    0
    09:35
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    19:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from £103
  • Buzz
    16h 30m
    0
    17:25
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    09:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £124
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    17h 50m
    0
    14:50
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    08:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £130
  • Buzz
    20h 5m
    0
    14:15
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    10:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £117
  • LC Perú
    20h 20m
    0
    22:55
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    19:15
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £111
  • Malmö Aviation
    22h 5m
    0
    11:00
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    09:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Malmö Aviation
    Economy
    from £76

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    20:00
    Prague
    ÚAN Florenc
    06:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    18:50
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    06:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    12h 40m
    0
    17:45
    Prague
    Na Knížecí Station
    06:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Prague
    Wilsonova Coach Station
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    22:45
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    12:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 15m
    0
    20:30
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    21:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £155
  • Air Serbia
    6h 10m
    0
    09:30
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    15:40
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £227
  • Lauda Europe
    7h 30m
    0
    08:45
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    16:15
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £163
  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    9h 25m
    0
    09:35
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from £117
  • LC Perú
    12h 55m
    0
    22:55
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    11:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £94
  • Vueling Airlines
    15h 25m
    0
    20:40
    Prague Airport
    Prague Airport - T1/2
    12:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £120
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Prague to Essen

What are the most popular stations in Prague and Essen?

In Prague, you will usually depart from Wilsonova Coach Station, ÚAN Florenc or Holešovice zastávka Train Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Prague? With 7 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Prague and Essen, you can pay as low as £26 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Eurowings: you will get to Essen in just 1h 15m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Prague and Essen are FlixBus, Buzz and LC Perú, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Prague and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Horoměřice or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Prague Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Prague to Essen?

The most popular companies between Prague and Essen, are FlixBus, Buzz and LC Perú. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Airlines: Buzz, LC Perú, LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze and 12 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Prague to Essen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Prague to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Prague to Essen

How can I reach Essen from Prague?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Essen from Prague.

How far is Essen from Prague?

The distance between Prague and Essen is 544.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Prague and Essen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 15 kgs of CO2, a train 19 kgs, a car 92 kgs, and a flight 134 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Prague to Essen?

You can get to Essen with just £26 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Prague to Essen?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 1h 15m with a Flight from Eurowings.

More routes to Prague and to Essen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Prague and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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