What is the distance between Essen and Bratislava?

The distance between the two cities is 504 miles (812 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Bratislava?

If you're headed to Bratislava from Essen, chances are that your bus will depart from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Most SNP. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Bratislava, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Michael’s Gate & Tower, Slavin, Blue Church, Grassalkovich Palace and Bratislava Castle.

Bus Essen to Bratislava from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Essen to Bratislava on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	19h 5m	3:35pm	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	18h 26m	5:26pm	Petržalka Einsteinova	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	19h	6:00pm	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	18h 30m	5:30pm	Most SNP	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	16h 30m	3:30pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Bratislava

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10hAverage Duration

504 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$60 - $96	Average Duration19h 16m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$128 - $128	Average Duration13h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$73 - $106	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,298 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,114 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

SK bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Bratislava?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Bratislava

A - Most SNP

B - Bratislava Airport

C - Petržalka Einsteinova

D - AS Mlynské nivy

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Bratislava by bus

What is the distance between Essen and Bratislava?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Bratislava?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bratislava?

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Bratislava?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time19h 16m	Avg Price$63	Daily Departures23
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time13h 50m	Avg Price$128	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time10h	Avg Price$81	Daily Departures1