The average train between Essen and Slovakia takes 12h 41m and the fastest train takes 11h 18m. 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 4 times a day between Essen and Slovakia. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Slovakia at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Slovakia? 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 Slovakia. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Slovakia station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
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), České dráhy (ČD) and 4 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, Muenchen Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 11h 11m.