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 €80 - €140 and takes 16h 18m.

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 €90 - €260.

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 18m.

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, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Slovakia to Essen?

The distance between Slovakia and Essen is 881 km. The road distance is 964.8 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 Vienna which takes 11h 14m and costs €160 - €750.

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 or bus from Slovakia to Essen?

The best way to get from Slovakia to Essen is to train via Vienna which takes 11h 14m and costs €160 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 16h 18m.

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 965 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m 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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There are 10 ways to get from Slovakia to Essen by bus, plane, train, night train, shuttle, car, or car train

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Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
4h 52m
€92–257
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain 2501 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
15h 9m
€59–174
Train via Vienna
1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
11h 14m
€168–703
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N61 / ...
16h 18m
€82–133
Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre 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
5h 45m
€80–259
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
€113–287
Train
1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
12h 7m
€186–576
Bus via Bratislava hlavná stanica
1. Take the bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus
19h 21m
Drive 964.8 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Essencar 964.8 km
9h 28m
€148–213
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bratislava to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
12h 51m
€197–268

Slovakia to Essen by train

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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, Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 15h 15m.

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