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How to Travel from

Bratislava to Essen

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Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.78–$394.90

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$522.28
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$573.24
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,146.47
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$458.59

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$420.37
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$356.68
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$331.20

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$522.28
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$496.81
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,146.47

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$624.19

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$955.39

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Essen
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$140.12

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$44.59–$76.43

Slovak Lines

Phone:
+421 2 55 422 734
Website:
slovaklines.sk/sk/
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$10.83
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.55–$11.46

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$203.82
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.39–$38.22
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.87–$66.24

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$29.30

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.86–$70.06

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.33–$7.01
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.73–$8.92

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.39–$1,210.17

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$21.66

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)

Phone:
+421 24 48 58 188
Website:
zssk.sk/en/
Train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.59–$5.48
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Essen is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which costs $47.83 - $130.43 and takes 18h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $86.96 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Bratislava and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bratislava to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bratislava and arriving at Essen central train station via Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

Is there a direct train between Bratislava and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bratislava-Petrzalka and arriving at Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Bratislava to Essen?

The distance between Bratislava and Essen is 885 km. The road distance is 1030.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bratislava to Essen without a car is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs $152.17 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Bratislava to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Essen bus from?

Bratislava to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bratislava station.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Essen train from?

Bratislava to Essen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.

Train or bus from Bratislava to Essen?

The best way to get from Bratislava to Essen is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs $152.17 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, which costs $47.83 - $130.43 and takes 18h 9m.

Where does the Bratislava to Essen bus arrive?

Bratislava to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where does the Bratislava to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bratislava to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Essen is 1030 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Bratislava to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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