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

The cheapest way to get from Slovakia to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 16h 13m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Slovakia and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Slovakia 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 13m.

Is there a direct train between Slovakia and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Slovakia to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and arriving at Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Slovakia to Essen?

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

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

The best way to get from Slovakia to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 16h 13m and costs €40 - €130.

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

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

Where do I catch the Slovakia to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Slovakia to Essen train from?

Slovakia to Essen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Train or bus from Slovakia to Essen?

The best way to get from Slovakia to Essen is to bus which takes 16h 13m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Slovakia to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Slovakia to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Slovakia to Essen?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Slovakia to Essen by bus, plane, car, car train, train, or shuttle

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Bus to Vienna International Airport, 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
€79–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bratislava Mlynske nivy to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
16h 13m
€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
€164–1,094
Drive 963.4 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Essencar 963.4 km
9h 25m
€143–206
Bus to Vienna International Airport, 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
€73–285
Bus to Vienna International Airport, 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
€94–263
Shuttle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Košice to Budapest Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BUD - DUS
7h 27m
€110–301
Train
1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain 2539 / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
11h 41m
€58–186
Bus via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 901 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Essen central train stationbus N161 / ...
19h 15m
€44–83

Slovakia to Essen by bus

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Distance: 881.2 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between 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 Hlavna Stanica to Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 11h 41m.

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