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 €90 - €140 and takes 16h 19m.

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 58m and costs €95 - €280.

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 19m.

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 33m.

How far is it from Slovakia to Essen?

The distance between Slovakia and Essen is 881 km. The road distance is 964.3 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 which takes 11h 33m and costs €160 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 which takes 11h 33m and costs €160 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 16h 19m.

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 26m 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?

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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

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Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bratislava Most SNP to Vienna Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
4h 58m
€96–280
Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bratislava Most SNP to Vienna Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 48m
€67–284
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 33m
€163–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N361 / ...
16h 19m
€91–136
Drive 964.3 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Essencar 964.3 km
9h 26m
€174–251
Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatitrain
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BUD - DUS
7h 34m
€109–289
Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava Most SNP to Vienna Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 51m
€114–248
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bratislava to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essencar
15h 51m
€205–282
Bus via Bratislava hlavná stanica
1. Take the bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus
19h 21m

Slovakia to Essen by train

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Distance: 881 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Slovakia and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Düsseldorf central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €85–140 and the journey takes 15h 15m.

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