The train between Essen and Bratislava takes 14h 6m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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 3 times a week between Essen and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Bratislava at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 14h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Bratislava station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
Essen to Bratislava train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bratislava train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Book your Essen to Bratislava train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Railjet.
The distance between Essen and Bratislava is 811.6 km. The road distance is 1,184 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Salzburg Hbf in around 11h 54m.
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