Zagreb to Essen Bus

Q: What is the distance between Zagreb and Essen?

The distance between these two places is a total of 1134 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Zagreb and Essen?

The average travel time between the stations is 18:47 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Zagreb to Essen?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €62.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Zagreb to Essen?

The average number of daily departures is 5. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Zagreb to Essen?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Zagreb to Essen?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How do I get from Zagreb to Essen by bus?

To travel from Zagreb to Essen by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Zagreb to Essen?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Zagreb?

The earliest is at 16:15 and the latest is at 19:10.

Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Zagreb to Essen?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Zagreb to Essen Route Summary

Zagreb to Essen bus is a popular way of travelling between Croatia and Germany.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 5 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Zagreb bus station at 16:15h, arriving at Essen bus station at 11:50h the following day. While latest bus departs at 19:10h, arriving at 12:50h the following day.

Departure station and country Zagreb, Croatia

Arrival station and country Essen, Germany

Travel Distance 1134 km

Average Trip Duration 18h 47min

Total Departures 5

Popular Operators Croatia bus-Globtour-Jadran ekspres, FlixBus

Lowest Price €62

Transportation Options Bus

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Zagreb to Essen:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

19:10 Zagreb Central Bus Station

17h 40min

12:50 Essen Central Bus Station

FlixBus

from 70.38 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Apr

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16:15 Zagreb Central Bus Station

19h 35min

11:50 Essen Central Bus Station

FlixBus

from 72.58 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Apr

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17:30 Zagreb, Bus terminal

19h 55min

DIRECT

13:25 Essen, Bus terminal

Croatia bus-Globtour-Jadran ekspres

from 110.77 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 05. Apr

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Getting from Zagreb and Essen by bus

The shortest travel distance between Zagreb and Essen is 1134 km. The fastest bus which departs at 19:10 has a travel time of 17:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 19:55h. While some of the buses are direct, there are also the ones which stop for a short break in Maribor, Graz and Munich. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Essen earlier, there are 5 night buses from Zagreb to Essen. The overnight buses depart between 16:15 and 19:10 and arrive between 11:50 and 13:25 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 11:32, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

19:10 Zagreb Central Bus Station

17h 40min

12:50 Essen Central Bus Station

FlixBus

from 70.38 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Apr

pick a date

16:15 Zagreb Central Bus Station

19h 35min

11:50 Essen Central Bus Station

FlixBus

from 72.58 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Apr

pick a date

17:30 Zagreb, Bus terminal

19h 55min

DIRECT

13:25 Essen, Bus terminal

Croatia bus-Globtour-Jadran ekspres

from 110.77 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 05. Apr

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Zagreb to Essen route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

6.4 Croatia bus-Globtour-Jadran ekspres

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Zagreb has earned an average score of 6.3 from our passengers, while the station in Essen has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.

Zagreb

You can see information about the departure station and stops Zagreb here

Essen

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Essen here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €62 (One-Way) or €124 (Return).
Child ticket: €55 (One-Way) or €110 (Return).

Travel reviews for Zagreb to Essen bus

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