What are the departure and arrival points when travelling from Vienna to Bratislava?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Vienna to Bratislava: Coaches from Vienna to Bratislava most often leave from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik). Trains from Vienna to Bratislava most often leave from Wien Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Bratislava Hlavná Stanica.

Which travel companies can get me from Vienna to Bratislava?

The following travel companies offer services from Vienna to Bratislava: Slovak Lines Express a. S. Can get you to Bratislava by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Slovak Lines Express a. S. From Vienna to Bratislava for €8 on Omio. ÖBB | REX can take you to Bratislava by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for ÖBB | REX from Vienna to Bratislava for €12.

Can I travel directly between Vienna and Bratislava?

Yes, there are direct routes from Vienna to Bratislava with the following travel companies: You can find 26 direct coaches per day to Bratislava with FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express a. S. Or STUDENT AGENCY k. S. You can find 18 direct trains per day to take to Bratislava with ÖBB | REX or ÖBB | InterCity. Direct services to Bratislava tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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The best way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Travel Information from Vienna to Bratislava

	Distance	54 km
	Available travel modes	Coach or train
	Ticket price range	€8 - €12
	Cheapest mode	Coach • €8 • 50 min
	Fastest mode	Coach • €8 • 50 min
	Popular travel companies	Slovak Lines Express a. S. Or ÖBB \| REX

Travel 54 km by coach or train from Vienna to Bratislava. If speed is a priority, then a coach is the best option with an average duration of 50 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as €8. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Slovak Lines Express a. S. Or ÖBB | REX among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Vienna to Bratislava.

How to Travel from Vienna to Bratislava

A number of different transport services are available between the two cities: trains depart for Bratislava at regular intervals. Coaches operated by a number of bus companies are also available between the two cities, frequently arriving in Vienna at half past the hour. On occasion, there are two-hour intervals between bus arrivals. The journey between the two cities can be slightly shorter by bus; however, trains are faster on average. Local coaches that terminate in Bratislava can be found in the heart of Vienna. Usually, the trains and coaches which leave Vienna depart from the city’s main stations to arrive at Bratislava’s main terminals.

What is the best way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava?

Cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava. Coaches traveling from Vienna to Bratislava depart from Vienna's Erdberg bus station and take approximately 50 minutes to arrive at either Bratislava's Novy Most or Einsteinova bus station. Coaches are approximately £4 cheaper than taking the train on average. Over a hundred coaches travel from Vienna to Bratislava every day.

Fastest way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava

Taking the bus is the fastest way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava. Coaches traveling from Vienna to Bratislava depart from Vienna's Erdberg bus station and takes as little as 50 minutes to arrive at either Bratislava's Novy Most or Einsteinova bus station. Over a hundred coaches travel from Vienna to Bratislava every day, with the first departing Vienna at 6:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel directly from Vienna to Bratislava include Flixbus, Eurolines, RegioJet, Slovak Lines Express, and Turancar.

Most popular way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava

Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava. Taking a bus can be 10 minutes faster than taking the train; however, almost all trains take approximately 1 hour. Some coaches take up to 2 hours to travel from Vienna to Bratislava. Coaches are £4 cheaper on average compared to traveling from Vienna to Bratislava by train. Both coaches and trains are attractive options for people traveling from Vienna to Bratislava.

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You can travel by coach for as low as €5 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

ÖBB is the national railway company of Austria, providing a comprehensive network of services throughout the country including trains between Vienna and Bratislava. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity Express (ICE) trains, EuroCity (EC) trains, InterCity (IC) trains, and Regional Express (REX) trains. ICE trains are the fastest, offering the most comfortable and luxurious travel experience, while EC trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. IC trains are the most common, providing a reliable and affordable service, and REX trains are the slowest but offer the most frequent stops. ÖBB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for ÖBB include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

RegioJet is a Czech train company that offers a wide range of services to its customers including trains between Vienna and Bratislava. It operates both regional and long-distance trains, with the latter covering routes across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary. The regional trains are known as RegioJet Express and offer frequent departures throughout the day. The long-distance trains are called RegioJet Comfort and provide a more luxurious experience with comfortable seating, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. RegioJet offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include a café car, a restaurant car, and a bar car. Passengers can also enjoy a selection of movies and music, as well as access to power outlets. The most popular routes for RegioJet are Prague to Brno, Prague to Ostrava, and Prague to Vienna. These routes offer convenient connections to major cities in the Czech Republic and beyond.

FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Bratislava

FAQs: Travel to Bratislava easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Bratislava.

There are 2 ways to get from Vienna to Bratislava: coach or train.

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bratislava is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €8 compared to other travel options to Bratislava:

A coach is €4 less than a train with an average ticket price of €12 from Vienna to Bratislava.

The fastest way to get to Bratislava from Vienna is by coach with an average travel time of 50 min.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Train takes 1 h 7 min on average.

The distance between Vienna and Bratislava is around 54 km.

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Bratislava is:

30 coaches per day.
Around 18 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bratislava from Vienna as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Vienna to Bratislava:

Coaches from Vienna to Bratislava most often leave from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik).
Trains from Vienna to Bratislava most often leave from Wien Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Bratislava Hlavná Stanica.

The following travel companies offer services from Vienna to Bratislava:

Slovak Lines Express a. S. Can get you to Bratislava by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Slovak Lines Express a. S. From Vienna to Bratislava for €8 on Omio.
ÖBB | REX can take you to Bratislava by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for ÖBB | REX from Vienna to Bratislava for €12.

Yes, there are direct routes from Vienna to Bratislava with the following travel companies:

You can find 26 direct coaches per day to Bratislava with FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express a. S. Or STUDENT AGENCY k. S.
You can find 18 direct trains per day to take to Bratislava with ÖBB | REX or ÖBB | InterCity.

Direct services to Bratislava tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Bratislava often also extend their holiday to go to Budapest, Prague or Kraków. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bratislava and these popular destinations at a great price.

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