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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Slovakia is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Slovakia is to fly and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Slovakia?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Slovakia. 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 Slovakia?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Slovakia. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Essen to Slovakia?

The distance between Essen and Slovakia is 883 km. The road distance is 969.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Slovakia without a car is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Essen to Slovakia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Slovakia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Slovakia train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Slovakia?

The best way to get from Essen to Slovakia is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs €180 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h.

Where does the Essen to Slovakia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Slovakia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Slovakia?

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

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

Book your Essen to Slovakia train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Slovakia?

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Essen to Slovakia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Slovakia by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car 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 6m
€82–238
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
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 34m
€71–247
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 Hlavna Stanicatrain Re
11h 17m
€186–513
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N61
17h
€72–125
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Re
14h 43m
€73–169
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bratislavacar
15h 47m
€196–269
Bus via Bratislava hlavná stanica
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Bratislava hlavná stanicabus
19h 49m
Drive 969.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bratislavacar 969.6 km
9h 14m
€146–210

Essen to Slovakia by train

141Weekly Trains

11h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 882.8 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Slovakia?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy once daily. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 15h 20m.

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