What is the cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Essen is to bus which costs €90 - €140 and takes 16h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bratislava and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bratislava to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Bratislava and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bratislava-Petrzalka and arriving at Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Bratislava to Essen?

The distance between Bratislava and Essen is 881 km. The road distance is 964.3 km.

How do I travel from Bratislava to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Bratislava to Essen without a car is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs €170 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Bratislava to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Bratislava to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Essen bus from?

Bratislava to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Essen train from?

Bratislava to Essen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.

Train or bus from Bratislava to Essen?

The best way to get from Bratislava to Essen is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs €170 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 16h 19m.

Where does the Bratislava to Essen bus arrive?

Bratislava to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Bratislava to Essen train arrive?

Bratislava to Essen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bratislava to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Essen is 964 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Bratislava to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bratislava to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bratislava to Essen?

Book your Bratislava to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Bratislava to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bratislava to Essen by bus, plane, train, car, or car train

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Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
4h 53m
€91–293
Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 41m
€67–290
Train
1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain 7772 / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
11h 44m
€174–414
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N361 / ...
16h 19m
€90–135
Drive 964.3 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Essencar 964.3 km
9h 26m
€150–217
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 46m
€109–258
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bratislava to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essencar
15h 51m
€198–276
Bus via Bratislava hlavná stanica
1. Take the bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus
19h 21m

Bratislava to Essen by train

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Distance: 881.2 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 11h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Düsseldorf central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €85–130 and the journey takes 15h 15m.

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