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What is the best way to travel from Wroclaw to Essen?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool, Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Essen from Wroclaw. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
12h 10m
$59
$76
8
Train
9h 10m
$115
$136
6
Car
8h 0m
$39
$56
14
Flight
3h 15m
$133
$224
35

What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Wroclaw?

You can get to Essen with just $39 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Wednesday
Thursday
from $46
Friday
from $160
Saturday
from $59
Sunday
from $39
Monday
from $142
Tuesday
from $74

    Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 40m
    0
    12:40 PM
    Wroclaw
    9:20 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $46
  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 10m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    6:20 AM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $62
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Sindbad
    12h 30m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    9:40 AM
    Essen
    Freiheit Bus Stop
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    $64
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Buzz
    16h 30m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    10:30 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from $143
  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    4h 0m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    9:35 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from $238
  • Air Dolomiti
    3h 15m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    6:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Air Dolomiti
    Economy
    from $286

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    13h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    10:45 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $160
  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    4h 0m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    9:35 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from $206
  • Wizz Air
    6h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    12:50 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $224

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    15h 45m
    0
    1:05 AM
    Wroclaw
    Plac Grunwaldzki
    4:50 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    12h 35m
    0
    4:25 PM
    Wroclaw
    Plac Grunwaldzki
    5:00 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $72
  • FlixBus
    12h 10m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    5:00 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $72
  • Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 0m
    0
    1:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    9:10 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $62
  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 0m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Wroclaw
    12:30 AM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $62
  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 10m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Wroclaw
    5:50 AM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $62
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    17h 15m
    0
    6:20 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Station
    11:35 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $115
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 10m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Wroclaw
    Central Station
    2:35 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $127
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 56m
    0
    7:39 AM
    Wroclaw
    Central Station
    5:35 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $127

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 0m
    0
    4:30 AM
    Wroclaw
    12:30 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $39
  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 10m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Wroclaw
    3:10 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $47
  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 0m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Wroclaw
    3:50 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $54
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    12h 35m
    0
    4:25 PM
    Wroclaw
    Plac Grunwaldzki
    5:00 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $74
  • FlixBus
    12h 10m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    5:00 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $74
  • Sindbad
    12h 30m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    9:40 AM
    Essen
    Freiheit Bus Stop
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    $78
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 10m
    0
    3:34 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Station
    1:44 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $127
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 10m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Wroclaw
    Central Station
    2:35 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $150
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 56m
    0
    7:39 AM
    Wroclaw
    Central Station
    5:35 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $168

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    10h 45m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    9:45 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $142
  • Buzz
    7h 50m
    0
    6:50 AM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    2:40 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from $151
  • KLM Cityhopper
    16h 25m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    10:25 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $236

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Sindbad
    12h 30m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    9:40 AM
    Essen
    Freiheit Bus Stop
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    $74
  • Sindbad
    12h 30m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    9:40 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    $76
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Buzz
    12h 20m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    8:35 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from $133
  • Skyscanner
    6h 10m
    0
    3:40 PM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    9:50 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $186
  • Ryanair
    10h 50m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    10:25 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $193

What are the fastest trips from Wroclaw to Essen?

You can get to Essen from Wroclaw in just 3h 15m with a Flight from Air Dolomiti. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Wednesday
Thursday
from 3h 15m
Friday
from 4h 0m
Saturday
from 8h 0m
Sunday
from 8h 0m
Monday
from 4h 5m
Tuesday
from 3h 45m

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Air Dolomiti
    3h 15m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    6:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Air Dolomiti
    Economy
    from $286
  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    4h 0m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    9:35 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from $238
  • KLM Cityhopper
    5h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    11:50 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $336
  • Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 10m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    6:20 AM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $62
  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 40m
    0
    12:40 PM
    Wroclaw
    9:20 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $46
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Sindbad
    12h 30m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    9:40 AM
    Essen
    Freiheit Bus Stop
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    $64

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    4h 0m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    9:35 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from $206
  • Wizz Air
    6h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    12:50 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $224
  • Ryanair
    13h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    10:45 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $160

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 0m
    0
    1:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    9:10 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $62
  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 0m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Wroclaw
    12:30 AM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $62
  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 0m
    0
    10:10 AM
    Wroclaw
    6:10 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $63
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 10m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Wroclaw
    Central Station
    2:35 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $127
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 56m
    0
    7:39 AM
    Wroclaw
    Central Station
    5:35 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $127
  • Deutsche Bahn
    17h 15m
    0
    6:20 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Station
    11:35 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $115
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    12h 10m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    5:00 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $72
  • Sindbad
    12h 30m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    9:40 AM
    Essen
    Freiheit Bus Stop
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    $86
  • Sindbad
    12h 30m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    9:40 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    $91

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 0m
    0
    4:30 AM
    Wroclaw
    12:30 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $39
  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 0m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Wroclaw
    3:50 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $54
  • BlaBlaCar
    8h 0m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Wroclaw
    4:10 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $54
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 10m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Wroclaw
    Central Station
    2:35 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $150
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 56m
    0
    7:39 AM
    Wroclaw
    Central Station
    5:35 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $168
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 10m
    0
    3:34 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Station
    1:44 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $127
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    12h 10m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    5:00 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $74
  • Sindbad
    12h 30m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    9:40 AM
    Essen
    Freiheit Bus Stop
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    $78
  • FlixBus
    12h 35m
    0
    4:25 PM
    Wroclaw
    Plac Grunwaldzki
    5:00 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $74

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    4h 5m
    0
    2:50 PM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    6:55 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from $239
  • Air Dolomiti
    7h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    10:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Air Dolomiti
    Economy
    from $286
  • Buzz
    7h 50m
    0
    6:50 AM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    2:40 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from $151

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    3h 45m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    10:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from $238
  • Air Dolomiti
    3h 55m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    10:10 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Air Dolomiti
    Economy
    from $244
  • KLM Cityhopper
    5h 45m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Wroclaw Copernicus Airport
    Wroclaw Airport
    11:50 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $196
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Sindbad
    12h 30m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    9:40 AM
    Essen
    Freiheit Bus Stop
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    $74
  • Sindbad
    12h 30m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Wroclaw
    Central Bus Station
    9:40 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    $76
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Wroclaw to Essen

What are the most popular stations in Wroclaw and Essen?

In Wroclaw, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Plac Grunwaldzki or Partynice Bus Stop, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Wroclaw? With 9 connections between 4 Carpool, Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Wroclaw and Essen, you can pay as low as $39 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Air Dolomiti: you will get to Essen in just 3h 15m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Wroclaw and Essen are BlaBlaCar, Deutsche Bahn and Sindbad, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Wroclaw and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Radwanice or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Wroclaw Copernicus Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Wroclaw to Essen?

The most popular companies between Wroclaw and Essen, are BlaBlaCar, Deutsche Bahn and Sindbad. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Sindbad and FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze, KLM Cityhopper, Buzz and 5 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Wroclaw to Essen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Wroclaw to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Wroclaw to Essen

How can I reach Essen from Wroclaw?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Carpool, Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Essen from Wroclaw.

How far is Essen from Wroclaw?

The distance between Wroclaw and Essen is 433.8 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Wroclaw and Essen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 19 kgs of CO2, a train 24 kgs, a car 119 kgs, and a flight 172 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Wroclaw to Essen?

You can get to Essen with just $39 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Wroclaw to Essen?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 3h 15m with a Flight from Air Dolomiti.

More routes to Wroclaw and to Essen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Wroclaw and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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