4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Essen to Prague
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
9 h 55 m
Average duration
11 h 10 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
542 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Essen to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Prague will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £56.
Of the 14 buses that leave Essen for Prague every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 542 km distance in an average of 11 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain20:5013h15Essen Hbf10:05Praha, Na Knížecí£561One-way2 changes- FlixBus · FlixBus15:0511h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)2:50Prague, Central Train Station£561One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:5512h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)1:40Prague, Central Train Station£571One-way1 change
- FlixBus+FlixTrain13:0510h50Essen Hbf23:55Prague, Central Train Station£601One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:5012h35Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)0:25Prague, Central Train Station£601One-way1 change
- FlixBus0:159h55Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)10:10Praha, ÚAN Florenc£931One-way0 changes
- FlixBus+FlixTrain13:0510h50Essen Hbf23:55Prague, Central Train Station£601One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus0:1511h15Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)11:30Prague, Central Train Station£991One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus15:0511h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)2:50Prague, Central Train Station£561One-way1 change
- FlixBus+FlixTrain9:0412h06Essen Hbf21:10Praha, ÚAN Florenc£721One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Essen to Prague
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Essen to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £59.
Distance: 542 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£46 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price | £158 Average Price |
11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Essen to Prague bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Prague coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 0:15 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h55 | 10:10 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:15 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h15 | 11:30 Prague, Central Train Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 12h20 | 14:00 Prague, Central Train Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 13h15 | 19:35 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 12h50 | 19:10 Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 9:04 Essen Hbf | 12h06 | 21:10 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 12h15 | 0:05 Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 12h35 | 0:25 Prague, Central Train Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 12h45 | 1:40 Prague, Central Train Station | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 13:05 Essen Hbf | 10h50 | 23:55 Prague, Central Train Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:05 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h45 | 2:50 Prague, Central Train Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:50 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 13h05 | 6:55 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:50 Essen Hbf | 13h15 | 10:05 Praha, Na Knížecí | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Prague
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Buses from Essen to Prague run on average 14 times per day, taking around 10h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 542 km distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 542 km |
Average bus duration 10h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 55m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Essen to PragueYou can travel by bus between Essen to Prague with FlixBus for as low as £30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Essen to Prague coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Prague by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Essen and Prague
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Florenc (in the station)
- Bistro Florenc (0.2 km)
- Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 133, 135, 175, 207 Metro: B, C
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Czech Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 135, 175, 207 Metro: C Train: All major s
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Na Knížecí (in the station)
- Bistro Praha (0.2 km)
- Restaurace U Knížete (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 137, 176, 191 Metro: B
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