How to travel from Vienna to Bratislava

Travel from Vienna, Austria to Bratislava, Slovakia is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Bratislava from Vienna restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Bratislava, Slovakia from Vienna?

Entry Requirements:

• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 1

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Bratislava, Slovakia?

The government of Slovakia has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 6/20/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Bratislava from Vienna closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Vienna, Austria from Slovakia is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Vienna from Bratislava restricted?

Entry into Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Slovakia.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Vienna from Bratislava?

Conditions of reentry into Austria:

• Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Vienna, Austria?

You should observe these safety measures in Austria as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Austria was last checked on 6/20/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Vienna from Bratislava closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways to travel to Bratislava from Vienna including taking a coach or train.

The distance from Vienna to Bratislava is approximately 33 miles (54 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Vienna to Bratislava:

• Most travellers catch their coach from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bratislava, Novy Most.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vienna to Bratislava:

• You can take a coach from Vienna to Bratislava with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for €4 with Flixbus from Vienna to Bratislava.
• You can travel between Vienna and Bratislava by train with ÖBB | REX. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €11 with ÖBB | REX from Vienna to Bratislava.

Yes, there are direct services available to Bratislava from Vienna with the following travel operators:

• You can book a direct coach with Slovak Lines Express a. S.
• You can travel directly by train with ÖBB or ÖBB | REX.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bratislava as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Vienna and Bratislava.

When planning your trip from Vienna to Bratislava, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets are costing on average €4 one way.
• Train tickets cost €11 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets between Vienna and Bratislava online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

The cheapest way from Vienna to Bratislava is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around €4 compared to other travel options to Bratislava:

A coach is €7 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bratislava costing on average €11.

The quickest way to travel between Vienna and Bratislava is by coach, which takes on average 50 min  compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by train can take 1 h 7 min  on average.