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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zagreb to Essen

Composite routes from Zagreb to Essen

Cheapest
10 h 10 min
Car
1134 km.
from $62
Fastest
1 h 48 min
Plane
Other
19 h 35 min
Bus
909 km.
from €92.39
Details
5 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
907 km.
from $179.65
16 h 17 min
908 km.
from $252.50
16 h 53 min
Bus, Train
907 km.
from $137.32
7 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
907 km.
from $245.96
7 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
907 km.
from $225.30

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zagreb to Essen
Ave. Duration:
19h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$108.27–$152.85

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Email:
info@goopti.com
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Zagreb to Graz
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$43.31–$356.66

Jelinak

Phone:
+ 387 32 88 44 88
Email:
jelinak@gmail.com
Website:
jelinak.com
Bus from Zagreb to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$108.27

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.80–$955.33

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.66–$700.58
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.22–$1,019.02
Plane from Graz to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.64–$955.33
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.33–$522.25
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.80–$891.64

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$585.94
Plane from Graz to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$114.64–$955.33

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.16–$598.68
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$585.94
Plane from Graz to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.64–$1,019.02
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.76–$598.68

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.66–$700.58
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.33–$522.25
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.80–$955.33

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.56–$42.03
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$42.03

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$165.59–$203.80
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$61.14–$68.78
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.39–$38.21
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.69–$76.43
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.94–$42.03

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02

Croatian Railways (HŽPP)

Phone:
060 333 444
Email:
informace@hzpp.hr
Website:
hzpp.hr/en
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
info@urlaubs-express.de
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.38–$1,210.09

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Essen is to bus which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs $81.52 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Zagreb and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Essen?

The distance between Zagreb and Essen is 973 km. The road distance is 1133.7 km.

How do I travel from Zagreb to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Essen without a car is to train which takes 16h 17m and costs $152.17 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Zagreb to Essen?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Zagreb to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Essen bus from?

Zagreb to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Essen train from?

Zagreb to Essen train services, operated by Croatian Railways (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Train, bus or fly from Zagreb to Essen?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $152.17 - $195.65 and takes 16h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 19h 35m.

Where does the Zagreb to Essen bus arrive?

Zagreb to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Zagreb to Essen train arrive?

Zagreb to Essen train services, operated by Croatian Railways (HŽPP), arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Essen is 1134 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Zagreb to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Zagreb to Essen?

Book your Zagreb to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zagreb to Essen?

Book your Zagreb to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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