Bus from Essen to Bratislava: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Essen to Bratislava on September 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Petržalka Einsteinova
FlixBusBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Petržalka Einsteinova
FlixBusBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy
FlixBusBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Most SNP
FlixBusBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Petržalka Einsteinova

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 12 hours 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just PLN 390, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
12h 57mAverage Duration
811 kmDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions
Average PricePLN 334 - PLN 1,078Average Duration19h 16m
20kg CO₂e
Average PricePLN 390 - PLN 1,501Average Duration12h 57m
19kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Bratislava by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Bratislava?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Bratislava start from PLN 334. The average price for this route is around PLN 471. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Essen to Bratislava?

    The average bus travel time from Essen to Bratislava is 19h 16m, covering a distance of 813 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Essen to Bratislava route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Essen to Bratislava?

    The earliest bus departs from Essen to Bratislava at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Bratislava?

    A bus trip from Essen to Bratislava generates an estimated 20.324925 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Essen to Bratislava?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 12691 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Bratislava?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Essen to Bratislava?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Bratislava?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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