Distance | 336 miles (542 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | £24 - £48 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £24 • 10 h 8 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £33 • 1 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 336 miles (542 km) by coach, flight or train between Prague and Essen. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £24. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Flixbus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Prague to Essen.
International travel from Prague, Czechia to Essen, Germany is: Partially open.
Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.
Conditions of entry:
All travellers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 28/05/2022; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey to Essen from Prague.
The restriction level for your return to Prague, Czechia from Germany is: Fully open.
Entry into Czechia is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Conditions of reentry into Czechia:
You should observe these safety measures in Czechia as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Czechia was last checked on 23/05/2022. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Prague from Essen closer to your date of departure here.
There are 3 ways to travel between Prague and Essen including taking a coach, flight or train.
Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Prague to Essen. Tickets for a coach cost on average £24.
This is compared to other travel options to Essen:
A coach journey is usually £10 less than a journey to Essen by plane, which costs on average £33 for the same trip.
A coach is £25 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Prague to Essen costing on average £48.
The quickest way to travel from Prague to Essen is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 20 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 10 h 8 min.
In comparison, getting to Essen by train can take on average 9 h 10 min.
The distance between Prague and Essen is around 336 miles (542 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Essen is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Essen from Prague as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Prague to Essen:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Essen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
When planning your trip between Prague and Essen, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets to Essen from Prague online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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