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Essen to Bratislava trains

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The average train between Essen and Bratislava takes 12h 7m and the fastest train takes 10h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Bratislava. 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 7m
Duration
1,192 km
Distance
€270
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain train Re / ...
10h 48m
€199–841

Essen to Bratislava train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 12h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,192.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 7m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 10h 48m.

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