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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Poznan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. 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 coach costs an average of £58, while a flight costs an average of £418.
Distance: 688 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£103 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest | £418 Average Price | £113 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 the available ways to get from Essen to Poznan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Poznan:
A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Poznan costing on average £103.
A coach is £361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Poznan costing on average £418.
Other travel options to Poznan take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 29m.
Coach takes on average 12h 55m.
The journey is about 1h 2m faster (6h 59m by train vs 8h 1m by car) and roughly £10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£103 vs £113). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Poznan from Essen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Essen to Poznan is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Poznan are Wrocław, Warsaw, Łódź, Bydgoszcz and Toruń. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Poznan on Omio.
Wrocław is known for its handsome market square, island churches and the bronze gnomes dotted across the city. Built on the Oder and linked by many bridges, it feels youthful and relaxed while reflecting a layered Central European history.
Warsaw is Poland’s capital, known for its reconstructed Old Town and a skyline that reflects decades of change. Its mix of royal heritage, wartime memory and modern city life gives it a resilient, energetic character.
Łódź is known for its textile heritage, red-brick factories and strong links to Polish cinema. Piotrkowska Street, Manufaktura and a growing arts scene give the city an industrial yet creative character.
Bydgoszcz is known for its riverside granaries, canal history and well-established music scene. Mill Island and the Brda give the city a relaxed feel, while its red-brick architecture reflects an industrial past.
Toruń is best known for its Gothic Old Town, linked to Nicolaus Copernicus and a long gingerbread tradition. Set on the Vistula, it has a strong medieval character shaped by red-brick churches, merchant houses and old city walls.
Travel to Poznan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Poznan.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Poznan:
A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Poznan costing on average £103.
A coach is £361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Poznan costing on average £418.
Other travel options to Poznan take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 29m.
Coach takes on average 12h 55m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Poznan as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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