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The cheapest and fastest buses from Salzburg to Bratislava
Showing times and prices for Feb 04
Cheapest price
€38
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
12 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
305 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salzburg to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Bratislava will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Salzburg to Bratislava without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:05AM11h15
Salzburg, P+R Süd09:20PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
€381One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20PM13h55
Salzburg, P+R Süd01:15PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
€391One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:05AM11h15
Salzburg, P+R Süd09:20PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
€381One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20PM13h55
Salzburg, P+R Süd01:15PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
€391One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 305 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€48 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Bratislava bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Bratislava buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 6:18 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8:30 AM Salzburg | 5h05 | 1:35 PM Bratislava | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 AM Salzburg | 5h05 | 2:35 PM Bratislava | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:10 AM Salzburg | 10h50 | 9:00 PM Bratislava | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:55 PM Salzburg | 10h20 | 5:15 AM Bratislava | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salzburg to Bratislava
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Buses from Salzburg to Bratislava run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 305 km distance in 5h 5m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 305 km |
Average bus duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh from Salzburg to BratislavaYou can travel by bus between Salzburg to Bratislava with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 10m
Cheapest Price
€49
FlixBus frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar Bus
About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 5m
Cheapest Price
€26
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.
Euroticket
About
Euroticket is primarily an online booking platform specializing in bus tickets, particularly for routes between Poland and Ukraine, and within Poland itself. Established in 1993, the company initially focused on software development for the tourism sector and launched its online ticket sales system in 1998. Euroticket collaborates with numerous coach companies and travel agencies, offering a wide range of long-distance connections. Beyond bus tickets, the platform also provides travel insurance options. It aims to offer a convenient and fully online process for purchasing, changing, or returning tickets, with features like e-tickets viewable on mobile devices.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 5m
Cheapest Price
€40
Euroticket frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Each passenger can carry one hand luggage up to 5 kg in the passenger area and two pieces of luggage in the trunk of the bus free of charge.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be carried for a fixed fee paid at ticket registration on the bus.
Cancellation Policy
The full cost of the ticket is refunded only if the flight was canceled by the carrier itself; otherwise, the refund amount depends on the time of the cancellation request, with 85% refunded 48 hours before the trip and 15-50% refunded 1 to 12 hours before departure.
Refund
The full cost of the ticket is refunded only if the flight was canceled by the carrier itself.
Amenities on board the bus
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are possible, and for pets, a separate ticket and seat in the cabin next to you are usually required.
Accessibility
Pets
Small pets (under 6kg) in carriers (max 45x30x25cm) travel free on some routes, larger dogs require a ticket and must be leashed and muzzled, but pets are not allowed on trains to and from London, between Brussels and Lille, or on Eurostar Sun and Snow routes.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
3 a day
Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 10m
Cheapest Price
€34
Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Bus from Salzburg to Bratislava
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Bratislava by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bratislava, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Salzburg to Bratislava can start from as little as €26 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Salzburg to Bratislava is €48; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Salzburg to Bratislava is 5h 5m to travel the 305 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Salzburg to Bratislava leaves at 12:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Salzburg to Bratislava leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from Salzburg to Bratislava with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Salzburg to Bratislava, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh for the best way to get you to Bratislava. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Salzburg and Bratislava and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Salzburg , you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Salzburg, P+R Süd . When arriving in Bratislava , you can end your trip in coach stations like Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, Bratislava, Most SNP, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Wien, Flughafen Schwechat, Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, Bratislava, Einsteinova .Passengers board the coach most frequently from Salzburg, P+R Süd, which is located around 3 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Bratislava from Salzburg is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Salzburg to Bratislava is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Salzburg and Bratislava including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Salzburg to Bratislava:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Salzburg to Bratislava for coach company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Salzburg to Bratislava depends on the coach companies:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Euroticket
- The full cost of the ticket is refunded only if the flight was canceled by the carrier itself
- otherwise, the refund amount depends on the time of the cancellation request, with 85% refunded 48 hours before the trip and 15-50% refunded 1 to 12 hours before departure.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Salzburg to Bratislava.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Salzburg to Bratislava:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Euroticket
- Each passenger can carry one hand luggage up to 5 kg in the passenger area and two pieces of luggage in the trunk of the bus free of charge.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Salzburg to Bratislava:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Euroticket
- Additional luggage can be carried for a fixed fee paid at ticket registration on the bus.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Salzburg to Bratislava. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Euroticket
- Small pets (under 6kg) in carriers (max 45x30x25cm) travel free on some routes, larger dogs require a ticket and must be leashed and muzzled, but pets are not allowed on trains to and from London, between Brussels and Lille, or on Eurostar Sun and Snow routes.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Salzburg to Bratislava with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Euroticket
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Salzburg to Bratislava with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Salzburg to Bratislava with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Salzburg to Bratislava
Salzburg
Bratislava
The major bus station for departures in Salzburg is Salzburg, P+R Süd. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salzburg, P+R Süd for your trip from Salzburg to Bratislava.
Salzburg, P+R Süd
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Distance to city center
3 km
Car connection
Hellbrunner LandesstraßeWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café Süd (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station)
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available near the waiting area.
Public transit options for Salzburg, P+R Süd
- Bus: 3, 8, 28
The major bus station for arrivals in Bratislava is Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy for your trip to Bratislava from Salzburg.
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 05:00-23:00
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
Mlynské NivyWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
Amenities at bus station
WifiTaxisAccessibilityWCinformation
Car connection
MostováWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
- Available near the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Bratislava, Most SNP
- Bus: 29, 30, 37, 70 Tram: 4
Bratislava, Einsteinova
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