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Next departures from Essen to Prague on 26 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn EuroCity	Train	10:11	Essen Central Train Station	9h 12m	19:23	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	10:11	Essen Central Train Station	9h 12m	19:23	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	12:33	Essen Central Train Station	8h 50m	21:23	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn EuroCity	Train	06:12	Essen Central Train Station	9h 11m	15:23	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:12	Essen Central Train Station	9h 11m	15:23	Hlavní nádraží	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Prague

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Prague. The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just €55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

13h 45mAverage duration

544 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€38 - €145	Average duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€55 - €55	Average duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€63 - €63	Average duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Prague?

Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Prague

A
Hlavní nádraží
300/8 Wilsonova, 110 00 Praha, Czechia
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B
Praha hl.n
Prague Main Railway Station, 120 00 Praha-Praha 2, Czechia
C
Florenc
Křižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic
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D
PRG Airport
Aviatická, 161 08, Praha 6, Czechia
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E
Černý Most
Chlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
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F
Tomíčkova
Tomíčkova 2234, Chodov, 148 00 Praha-Praha 11, Czechia
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What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Prague?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time13h 45m	Avg price€77	Daily departures8
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time13h 45m	Avg price€55	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time7h 20m	Avg price€63	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Essen and Prague is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost €55 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from €55. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Prague, choose the train, as it will take you from Essen to Prague in about 7h 20m – that's the fastest way to get there!