What is the cheapest way to get from Bled to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Bled to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 18h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bled to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Bled to Essen is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs €140 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Bled and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bled to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bled and arriving at Essen central train station via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.

How far is it from Bled to Essen?

The distance between Bled and Essen is 987 km. The road distance is 971.3 km.

How do I travel from Bled to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Bled to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 18h 57m and costs €50 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Bled to Essen?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Bled to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bled to Essen bus from?

Bled to Essen bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Bled station.

Bus or fly from Bled to Essen?

The best way to get from Bled to Essen is to bus which takes 18h 57m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €400 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Bled to Essen bus arrive?

Bled to Essen bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana station.

Can I drive from Bled to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bled to Essen is 971 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Bled to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bled to Essen?

Book your Bled to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2425+ hotels available in Essen.

Bled to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bled to Essen by car, car train, bus, night train, train, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Bled to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
7h 46m
€112–1,019
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus Bohinj Zlatorog - Ljubljana / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885
18h 57m
€50–135
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Bled bus station to Villach Hbfbus N947
2. Take the night train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfnighttrain
14h 32m
€112–626
Drive 971.3 km
1. Drive from Bled to Essencar 971.3 km
9h 8m
€137–197
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bled bus station to Villach Hbfbus N947
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
12h 26m
€138–172
Fly Ljubljana to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LJU - DUS
6h 32m
€128–397
Fly Ljubljana to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LJU - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 13m
€148–411
Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Graz Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
7h
€263–587
Fly Ljubljana to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 27m
€147–374
Bus, train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bled bus station to Villach Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
8h 6m
€98–573

Bled to Essen by bus

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18h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 986.5 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Bled to Essen central train station via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana and Ljubljana bus station in around 18h 57m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Swiss, and four other airlines fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours.

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