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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc) | Cheapest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Prague (Main Station - parking) | Fastest | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc) | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc) | No tags | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Prague (Main Railway Station) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Prague
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Prague. The journey takes about 13 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 685, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Prague?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Prague
- AAviatická, 161 08, Praha 6, Czechia
- BChlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
- CKřižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic
- DTomíčkova 2234, Chodov, 148 00 Praha-Praha 11, Czechia
- E
Zličín
Drahoňovského, 163 00 Praha 17, Czech Republic - F300/8 Wilsonova, 110 00 Praha, Czechia
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Prague by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Prague?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Prague start at R 685. The average price for this route is around R 865. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Essen to Prague?
The average bus journey time from Essen to Prague is 13h 55m, covering a distance of 542 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Prague route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Prague?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Prague at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 22:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Prague?
A bus trip from Essen to Prague produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Prague?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11405 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Prague?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Essen to Prague?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Prague?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Prague was searched and found on 24 Feb 2026 with a price of R 742To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Prague as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 742 to R 1 921 for a bus ticket from Essen to Prague based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 742, which is on 2026-02-24.
What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Prague?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
