Prague to Essen Bus

from £33.99

What to expect of your trip

Fast, easy, and affordable options from Prague to Essen

Avg. trip duration

11 hr 41 mins

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Avg. distance

473 miles

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Frequently asked questions

Passengers travelling from Prague to Essen by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Prague to Essen route feature onboard restrooms.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Prague -Essen route are equipped with free WiFi.
Every FlixBus coach between Prague and Essen is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, night coach services run from Prague to Essen. Check the timetable and pick the option that works for you!
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Prague to Essen. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
In Prague, there are 11 coach stops. As for Essen, it has 3 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Prague and Essen. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The day's last coach departure from Prague to Essen is set for 23:05.
The first coach service from Prague to Essen is at 01:45.
The route between Prague and Essen generally takes about 10 hours 5 minutes by coach and covers approximately 443 miles.
Bus tickets from Prague to Essen with FlixBus are available from as low as £33.99.

Bus travel from Prague to Essen: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Prague and Essen starting from £33.99 (average ticket cost: £41.99).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Prague to Essen lasts approximately 10 hours 5 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Prague and Essen is 443 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Prague-Essen: to check departure times of coaches between Prague and Essen, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 14 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Prague, there are 11 coach stops. As for Essen, it has 3 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Night buses: night bus services are available to depart Prague in the evening and arrive at Essen in total comfort.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Prague on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Essen.