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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bratislava is to bus via Düsseldorf which costs €40 - €140 and takes 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bratislava is to fly and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

How far is it from Essen to Bratislava?

The distance between Essen and Bratislava is 883 km. The road distance is 969.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bratislava without a car is to bus via Düsseldorf which takes 17h and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Essen to Bratislava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bratislava bus from?

Essen to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bratislava train from?

Essen to Bratislava train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Bratislava?

The best way to get from Essen to Bratislava is to bus via Düsseldorf which takes 17h and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €290 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Essen to Bratislava bus arrive?

Essen to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Where does the Essen to Bratislava train arrive?

Essen to Bratislava train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bratislava?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bratislava is 970 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Essen to Bratislava.

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

Book your Essen to Bratislava train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bratislava?

There are 1980+ hotels available in Bratislava.

Essen to Bratislava - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car train

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Bratislava by plane, bus, car train, car, night 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.

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DUS - VIE
2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
5h 14m
€79–259
Bus via Düsseldorf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N61
17h
€43–136
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bratislavacar
10h 25m
€165–1,097
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
14h 31m
€98–302
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
5h 41m
€73–256
Train to Frankfurt, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
6h 13m
€94–268
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
11h 14m
€96–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Bratislava Mlynske nivybus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
17h 57m
€46–111
Drive 969.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bratislavacar 969.9 km
9h 14m
€142–205

Essen to Bratislava by bus

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Distance: 882.8 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 15h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 11h 14m.

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