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

The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 16h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bratislava and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bratislava to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Mlynske nivy and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bratislava and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bratislava-Petrzalka and arriving at Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Bratislava to Essen?

The distance between Bratislava and Essen is 881 km. The road distance is 963.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bratislava to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 16h 9m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Bratislava to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Essen bus from?

Bratislava to Essen bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Bratislava Mlynske nivy station.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Essen train from?

Bratislava to Essen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.

Train or bus from Bratislava to Essen?

The best way to get from Bratislava to Essen is to bus which takes 16h 9m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Bratislava to Essen bus arrive?

Bratislava to Essen bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bratislava to Essen train arrive?

Bratislava to Essen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bratislava to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Essen is 963 km. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Bratislava to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bratislava to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Bratislava to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car

There are 8 ways to get from Bratislava to Essen by bus, plane, car, car train, or train

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

Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
4h 57m
€79–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bratislava Mlynske nivy to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
16h 9m
€42–121
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bratislava to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
11h 10m
€164–1,093
Drive 963.4 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Essencar 963.4 km
9h 25m
€141–204
Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 34m
€73–286
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 16m
€94–269
Train
1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain 7776 / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
11h 44m
€64–184
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain 7776 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Essen central train stationbus N161
18h 49m
€44–94

Bratislava to Essen by bus

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Distance: 881.2 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Essen, Germany?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Bratislava Mlynske nivy to Dusseldorf Central Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 15h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 11h 44m.

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