How much does a train ticket from Essen to Bratislava cost?

The average train ticket price from Essen to Bratislava is $74. The best way to find train tickets from Essen to Bratislava is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Essen to Bratislava?

A train trip between Essen and Bratislava is around 20h 52m, although the fastest train will take about 16h 41m. This is the time it takes to travel the 504 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Essen and Bratislava?

The number of trains from Essen to Bratislava can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Bratislava by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Bratislava?

Trains traveling between Essen and Bratislava leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Most SNP, Bratislava Airport, Petržalka Einsteinova.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bratislava?

Once in Bratislava, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Primate’s Palace, Bratislava goes classical, Post-Socialist City Tour, Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral.

Trains from Essen to Bratislava | FlixTrain, FlixBus

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Bratislava.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $120	Average Duration19h 15m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$60 - $141	Average Duration20h 52m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$74 - $96	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Bratislava

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

10h 30mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest ticket

34kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Bratislava: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$74

Average train trip duration20h 52m

Number of daily trains9

Earliest train departure7:55am

Distance506 miles (816 km)

Latest train departure9:00pm

Train Companies

FlixTrain

FlixBus

3.5/58,448 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Train and bus companies in SK:RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, WESTbahn, TGV inOui, Slovak Rail, Eurostar

Essen to Bratislava Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Bratislava?

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Stops in Bratislava

A - Most SNP

B - Bratislava Airport

C - Petržalka Einsteinova

D - Nové Mesto

Frequently asked questions for your trip Essen - Bratislava

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Bratislava, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Essen and Bratislava compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Essen to Bratislava while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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