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Kraków to Essen Bus Schedule

Bus from Kraków to Essen: Journey Information

There are 10 intercity buses per day from Kraków to Essen. Traveling by bus from Kraków to Essen usually takes around 17 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 14 hours and 48 minutes.

Distance573 mi (922 km)
Shortest duration14h 48m
Cheapest price$55.74
Trips per day1
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Bus lines2

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What bus companies travel from Kraków to Essen?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Kraków to Essen that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 10 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus1017h 51m$93.48
Sindbad117h 25m$100.23
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 10 trips from Krakow to Essen, and usually makes the trip in about 17 hours and 51 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Sindbad is a Polish bus company that began its service in 1983. Its fleet of over 120 modern, comfortable coaches connects destinations across Europe. Passengers have access to onboard Wi-Fi and entertainment, air conditioning, restrooms, and beverages. A Sindbad trip to Essen departing from Krakow usually takes 17 hours and 25 minutes, and most trips arrive at Train Station in Essen.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Kraków to Essen

There are buses that can take you directly from Kraków to Essen. At this time, there are a number of bus trips where you can expect to spend part of the journey on a different vehicle, such as a shuttle or a train. Both types of tickets can be found when you search on Wanderu; the type of trip is indicated in the trip details.

The bus takes an average of 17 hours and 51 minutes to cover the 573 miles from Kraków to Essen. However, the fastest bus only takes 14 hours and 48 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Because many passengers travel from Kraków to Essen at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Kraków to Essen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 10 scheduled buses that travel from Kraków to Essen every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Kraków to Essen; ticket prices start at $110.83.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Kraków?

Main departure station: ul. Bosacka 18

Krakow has two bus stations with service to Essen.

All bus stations in Kraków:

  • ul. Bosacka 18

  • Krakow Czyzyny Bus Station

Where does the bus arrive in Essen?

Main arrival station: Essen Hbf

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Essen.

All bus stations in Essen:

  • Essen Hbf

  • Train Station

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