The average train between Essen and Slovakia takes 12h 33m and the fastest train takes 11h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Slovakia. 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 every 3 hours between Essen and Slovakia. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Slovakia at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 12h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Slovakia. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Slovakia station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
Essen to Slovakia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Slovakia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Book your Essen to Slovakia train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB Intercity and 5 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Slovakia is 935.9 km. The road distance is 1,183 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 10h 49m.