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 €70 - €130 and takes 16h 9m.

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 52m and costs €75 - €220.

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, Autobusová stanica Mlynské 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 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 and Aschaffenburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Slovakia to Essen?

The distance between Slovakia and Essen is 881 km. The road distance is 964.4 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 train via Aschaffenburg which takes 11h 6m and costs €180 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské 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, bus or fly from Slovakia to Essen?

The best way to get from Slovakia to Essen is to train via Aschaffenburg which takes 11h 6m and costs €180 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €280 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Slovakia to Essen bus arrive?

Slovakia to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf 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 964 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Slovakia to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Slovakia to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Slovakia to Essen by bus, plane, train, car, shuttle, 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.

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 52m
€77–219
Fly Bratislava Airport to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane BTS - DTM
5h 35m
€31–271
Train via Aschaffenburg
1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
11h 6m
€188–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N61
16h 9m
€73–124
Drive 964.4 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Essencar 964.4 km
9h 24m
€144–207
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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 8m
€67–233
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
€113–275
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
€203–484
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus 901 / ...
2. Take the train from Wien HBF to Köln Hbftrain Nj
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
15h 43m
€226–453
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bratislava to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
12h 51m
€195–265

Slovakia to Essen by train

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11h 6mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 881.2 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Slovakia and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf and Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 15h 15m.

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