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Bratislava to Essen trains

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The average train between Bratislava and Essen takes 12h 17m and the fastest train takes 11h 16m. 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.

12h 17m
Duration
1,186 km
Distance
€252
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain train
  2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  3. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Rjx
  4. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
11h 25m
€176–874

Bratislava to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bratislava and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 12h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,186.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 17m

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 11h 25m.

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