Find coaches from Krakow to Essen

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Next departures from Krakow to Essen on 13 October
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FlixBus
Kraków MDA Bus Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBus
Kraków Czyżyny
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBus
KRK Airport
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBus
KRK Airport
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
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Kraków MDA Bus Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Krakow to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$57 - US$160Average duration18h 40m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$49 - US$89Average duration10h 30m
39kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Krakow to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
10h 30mAverage duration
US$49Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Krakow to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$82
Average bus trip duration18h 40m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure00:15
Distance572 miles
Latest bus departure22:40

Krakow to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Krakow - Essen

  1. What's the distance between Krakow and Essen by coach?

    The distance between Krakow and Essen by coach is approximately 572 miles (923 km).

  2. How can I travel from Krakow to Essen avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Krakow to Essen was searched and found on 11 Oct 2025 with a price of US$85

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Krakow to Essen as early as possible.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Krakow to Essen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Krakow to Essen.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Krakow to Essen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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