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The average train between Essen and Bratislava takes 13h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 41m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Essen and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 13h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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12h 10m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Bratislava? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station, München Hbf station, Salzburg Hbf station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
Essen to Bratislava train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bratislava train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
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The distance between Essen and Bratislava is 811.6 km. The road distance is 970 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 11h 22m.
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