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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Prague to Essen
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
11 h 41 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
542 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Prague to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Essen will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £39.
Of the 5 buses that leave Prague for Essen every day 5 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 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 10 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.
16:1513h10Prague5:25Essen£391One-way0 changes- 17:4511h20Prague5:05Essen£461One-way0 changes
- 21:1514h35Prague11:50Essen£491One-way0 changes
- 15:0013h00Prague4:00Essen£501One-way0 changes
- 19:0010h05Prague5:05Essen£531One-way0 changes
- 19:0010h05Prague5:05Essen£531One-way0 changes
- 5:0010h48Prague15:48Essen£631One-way0 changes
- 17:4511h20Prague5:05Essen£461One-way0 changes
- 15:0013h00Prague4:00Essen£501One-way0 changes
- 16:1513h10Prague5:25Essen£391One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 £28, and a flight costs an average of £47.
Distance: 542 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£45 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price | £125 Average Price |
9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Prague to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Essen coaches for today, Friday 10 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 Praha, Zličín | 13h45 | 21:40 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 13h10 | 21:40 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:55 Praha, Na Knížecí | 12h45 | 21:40 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 14h05 | 0:55 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:00 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 13h00 | 3:00 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Prague, Central Train Station | 11h30 | 3:00 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 16:30 Prague, Central Train Station | 14h32 | 7:02 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:45 Prague, Central Train Station | 11h20 | 4:05 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 18:00 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 10h05 | 4:05 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:25 Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 14h20 | 10:45 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 20:30 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 13h30 | 10:00 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:05 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 13h40 | 10:45 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 11 April | |||||
| 5:00 Prague | 10h48 | 15:48 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Prague to Essen
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Buses from Prague to Essen run on average 19 times per day, taking around 9h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 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 10h 5m.
Distance 542 km |
Average bus duration 9h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Prague to EssenYou can travel by bus between Prague to Essen with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Prague to Essen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Essen 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 Essen, 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 Prague and Essen
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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