The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna to Bratislava
Cheapest price
€57
Average price
€73
Fastest journey
14 h 40 m
Average duration
16 h 42 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
601 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Bratislava will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €57.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bologna for Bratislava on Thu, Jan 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 15 the direct buses cover the 601 km distance in an average of 16 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jan 15 the slowest buses will take 19 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 11h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, and a flight costs an average of €170.
Distance: 601 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€66 Average price Cheapest | €144 Average price | €170 Average price |
13h 24m Average total duration 12h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 11m Average total duration 13h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 25m Average total duration Fastest 11h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bologna to Bratislava bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Bratislava buses for today, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h46 | 8:31 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h50 | 8:35 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 19h15 | 9:00 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
(Rome -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Bratislava) | 5:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 15h45 | 9:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h40 | 11:55 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h41 | 10:56 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h45 | 11:00 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h55 | 11:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h45 | 5:15 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h30 | 5:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h30 | 5:00 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h56 | 4:26 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, January 15 | |||||
![]() | 5:10 AM Bologna | 15h45 | 8:55 PM Bratislava | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Bratislava
Buses from Bologna to Bratislava run on average 20 times per day, taking around 12h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €44 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:38. The fastest bus covers the 601 km distance in 13h 40m.
Distance 601 km |
Average bus duration 12h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €44 |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 13h 40m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:38 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Bologna to BratislavaYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Bratislava with FlixBus for as low as €44. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Bratislava
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bologna to Bratislava
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 29, 30, 37, 70 Tram: 4
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
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