How to travel from Vienna to Bratislava
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4.6Travel Information to Bratislava from Vienna
 Distance | 54 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train, coach or ferry |
 Ticket price range | €6 - €41 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €6 • 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • €18 • 44 min |
 Popular travel companies | Slovak Lines Express, Twin City Liner or ÖBB | REX |
Take a train, coach or ferry to travel 54 km to Bratislava from Vienna. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Slovak Lines Express, Twin City Liner or ÖBB | REX among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, ferry or train from Vienna to Bratislava.
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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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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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Travel between Vienna and Bratislava on FlixBus and ÖBB travel with Omio. When comparing timetables and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Bratislava
There are 3 options to travel to Bratislava from Vienna including taking a train, coach or ferry.
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bratislava is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €6 compared to other travel options to Bratislava:
Taking a coach costs €35 less than taking a ferry, which costs on average €41 for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs €12 less than taking a train, which costs on average €18 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Vienna and Bratislava is by train, which takes on average 44 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Bratislava by coach takes 45 min on average.
Taking a ferry requires on average 1 h 15 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 54 km from Vienna to Bratislava.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Bratislava is:
- 209 coaches a day.
- 1 ferry a day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Vienna to Bratislava as scheduled services by train, coach or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Vienna to Bratislava:
- Most travellers take a coach from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Most travellers board their train from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
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 Slovak Lines Express, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for €5 with BlaBlaCar Bus from Vienna to Bratislava.
- You can go to Bratislava from Vienna by ferry with Twin City Liner. You'll see cheap ferry tickets for €41 with Twin City Liner from Vienna to Bratislava on Omio.
- You can travel between Vienna and Bratislava by train with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn or ÖBB | Railjet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €14 with ÖBB from Vienna to Bratislava.
Yes, there are direct routes from Vienna to Bratislava with the following travel companies:
- You can find 206 direct coaches per day to take to Bratislava with Slovak Lines Express, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
- You'll find 1 direct ferry a day to Bratislava with Twin City Liner.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Bratislava with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB or ÖBB | Railjet.
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 trip.
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