Essen to Zagreb Bus and Coach

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Essen to Zagreb Route Overview

Essen to Zagreb bus is a popular way of travelling between Germany and Croatia.There are up to 4 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Essen at 06:25h, arriving at Zagreb at 02:50h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 15:50h, arriving at 08:50h the following day.

Departure station and country Essen, Germany

Arrival station and country Zagreb, Croatia

Travel Distance 706 mi

Average Trip Duration 18h 42min

Total Departures 4

Popular Operators Croatia bus-Globtour-Jadran ekspres, FlixBus

Lowest Price £73

Transportation Options Coach

Popular Departures

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

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Essen Central Bus Station

17h 0min

08:50Zagreb Central Bus Station

FlixBus

7.1

89.64 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 21. Apr

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Essen Central Bus Station

19h 30min

04:10Zagreb Central Bus Station

FlixBus

7.1

86.34 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 21. Apr

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Traveling by coach from Essen to Zagreb

The shortest travel distance between Essen and Zagreb is 706 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 06:25 has a travel time of 17:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 20:25h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom, drinks allowed and power socket. While some of the coaches are direct, there are also the ones which stop for a short break in Duisburg, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Zagreb earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Essen to Zagreb. The overnight coach departs at 06:25 and arrives at 02:50 the following day. As the travel time between the two stations is 11:23, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Essen Central Bus Station

17h 0min

08:50Zagreb Central Bus Station

FlixBus

7.1

89.64 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 21. Apr

Pick a date

Essen Central Bus Station

19h 30min

04:10Zagreb Central Bus Station

FlixBus

7.1

86.34 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 21. Apr

Pick a date

Bus companies operating the Essen to Zagreb route

There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

6.4 Croatia bus-Globtour-Jadran ekspres

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

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

Essen

You can see information about the departure station and stops Essen here.

Zagreb

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Zagreb here.

Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £73 (One-Way) or £129 (Return).
Child ticket: £47 (One-Way) or £94 (Return).

Travel reviews for Essen to Zagreb bus

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Other popular destinations from Essen

If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Essen, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:

Essen - Velika Kladuša

Essen - Bosanski Petrovac

Essen - Frankfurt

Essen - Rotterdam

Other popular destinations from Zagreb

If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Zagreb, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:

Zagreb - Zadar

Zagreb - Sarajevo

Zagreb - Biograd na Moru

Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes

Zagreb - Slavonski Brod

Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 706 mi.

The average travel time between the stations is 18:42 hours.

The ticket prices begin from £73.

The average number of daily departures is 4. 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.

All the coaches 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.

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

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

The first bus departs at 06:25, and the last bus departs at 15:50.

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

There is 1 available from Essen to Zagreb. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

Essen to Zagreb Bus and Coach

Essen to Zagreb Route Overview

Table of contents

Popular Departures

Traveling by coach from Essen to Zagreb

Overnight coaches

Bus companies operating the Essen to Zagreb route

Departure and arrival stations

Cheapest tickets

Travel reviews for Essen to Zagreb bus

Other popular destinations from Essen

Other popular destinations from Zagreb

Frequently asked questions

Latest tickets bought

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