The average train between Bratislava and Essen takes 13h 27m and the fastest train takes 13h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bratislava and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 9:16 AM which arrives into Essen at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 13h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Essen station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
Bratislava to Essen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Bratislava to Essen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bratislava to Essen train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), ÖBB Intercity and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bratislava and Essen is 811.6 km. The road distance is 1,186 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 11h 21m.
