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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | BTS Airport | Cheapest | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | Fastest | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Most SNP | No tags | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Bratislava
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 19 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Bratislava?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CEssen, Germany
- DFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Bratislava
- A
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia - CNábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
- DMlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
- E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia - F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Frequently asked questions about traveling 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.
How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Bratislava?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Bratislava start from $79. The average price for this route is around $83. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Bratislava?
The average bus trip duration from Essen to Bratislava is 19h 26m, covering a distance of 505 miles (813 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Bratislava route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Bratislava?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Bratislava at 1:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Bratislava?
A bus trip from Essen to Bratislava generates an estimated 20.322774999999996 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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 11630 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Bratislava?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Essen to Bratislava?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Bratislava?
According to Busbud traveler 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.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Bratislava was searched and found on Apr 22, 2026 with a price of $75To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Bratislava, as early as possible.
