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Essen to Lake Bled trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lake Bled takes 14h 8m and the fastest train takes 10h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Lake Bled. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 8m
Duration
1,028 km
Distance
€230
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain train Ic
12h 44m
€167–476

Essen to Lake Bled train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Lake Bled. The earliest departure is at 8:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Lake Bled at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 14h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,028 km
  • Duration: 14h 8m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Lake Bled, Slovenia?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bled Jezero via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Jesenice in around 12h 44m.

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