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How to Travel from

Essen to Bratislava

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.57–$326.09

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$42.39–$500.00
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$478.26
Plane from Frankfurt to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$923.91

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$315.22
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$315.22

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$434.78
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$434.78
Plane from Frankfurt to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$923.91

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$423.91

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$11.96
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Bus from Essen central train station to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$36.96–$59.78

Slovak Lines

Phone:
+421 2 55 422 734
Website:
slovaklines.sk/sk/
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$8.70

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$76.09

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.00–$55.43
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.09–$86.96
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$32.61

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Essen Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
11h 52m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$184.78

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.98

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$1,032.61

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$92.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bratislava is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which costs $46.74 - $119.57 and takes 18h 14m.

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 4m and costs $81.52 - $315.22 .

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 via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.

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 Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

How far is it from Essen to Bratislava?

The distance between Essen and Bratislava is 888 km. The road distance is 1026.8 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 train which takes 12h 2m and costs $163.04 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bratislava train from?

Essen to Bratislava train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Bratislava?

The best way to get from Essen to Bratislava is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs $163.04 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, which costs $46.74 - $119.57 and takes 18h 14m.

Where does the Essen to Bratislava bus arrive?

Essen to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Bratislava?

It is currently 07:18 at both, Essen and Bratislava.

Where does the Essen to Bratislava train arrive?

Essen to Bratislava train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bratislava?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bratislava is 1027 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Essen to Bratislava.

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

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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?

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