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Compare 2 ways to go 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 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Essen and Prague
Stops in Essen
- A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany - D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Prague
- A
Zličín
Drahoňovského, 163 00 Praha 17, Czech Republic - B
PRG Airport
Aviatická, 161 08, Praha 6, Czechia - C
Florenc
Křižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic - D
Černý Most
Chlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic - E
Tomíčkova
Tomíčkova 2234, Chodov, 148 00 Praha-Praha 11, Czechia - F
Hlavní nádraží
300/8 Wilsonova, 110 00 Praha, Czechia
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Prague by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from $55. The average price for this route is around $85. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Prague?
The average bus travel time from Essen to Prague is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 540 km. The quickest bus can get 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 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Essen to Prague?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Prague at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Prague?
A bus trip from Essen to Prague generates an estimated 13.478774999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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 12859 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Prague?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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 Sep 23, 2026 with a price of $53To 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 $53 to $187 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 $80 which is on 2026-09-25.
Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
