The cheapest and fastest buses from Zagreb to Bratislava
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 31 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zagreb to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Bratislava will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
Of the 25 buses that leave Zagreb for Bratislava on Thu, Mar 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 05 the direct buses cover the 273 km distance in an average of 7 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
On Thu, Mar 05 the slowest buses will take 7 h 55 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.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 273 km
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price |
6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zagreb to Bratislava bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Bratislava buses for today, Wednesday, March 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h16 | 10:11 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h20 | 10:15 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h30 | 10:25 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h10 | 11:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h56 | 11:26 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h00 | 11:30 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h30 | 5:15 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h35 | 5:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h26 | 5:11 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h55 | 5:40 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h20 | 11:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h55 | 1:25 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h25 | 1:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h51 | 1:21 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h25 | 5:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h21 | 3:56 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h25 | 4:00 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h51 | 5:21 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h55 | 5:25 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h25 | 5:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h05 | 5:35 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h40 | 5:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h56 | 6:56 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h05 | 7:05 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h00 | 7:00 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zagreb to Bratislava
Buses from Zagreb to Bratislava run on average 29 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 273 km distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 273 km |
Average bus duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Zagreb to BratislavaYou can travel by bus between Zagreb to Bratislava with FlixBus for as low as €23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Zagreb to Bratislava
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zagreb 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.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Zagreb to Bratislava
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Zagreb (in the station)
- Bakery Delight (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 7, 8 Tram: 2, 6
- 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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