How to travel from Vienna to Bratislava

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

Is international entry into Bratislava from Vienna restricted?

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

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

Entry Requirements:

• There are no current restrictions

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 6/27/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Vienna to Bratislava closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Vienna, Austria from Slovakia is: Fully open.

Am I allowed to reenter Vienna, Austria from Bratislava, Slovakia?

Reentering Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Slovakia

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Vienna from Bratislava?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Vienna, Austria regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Austria must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 6/27/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Vienna from Bratislava here.

There are 4 ways to travel from Vienna to Bratislava including taking a coach, flight, ferry or train.

Flight services offer the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bratislava. Tickets for a flight cost on average €1.

This is compared to other travel options to Bratislava:

A flight is €8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Vienna to Bratislava costing on average €8.

A flight is generally €24 less than a ferry for the same journey. A ferry costs on average €24 from Vienna to Bratislava.

A flight is about €18 less than a train, which costs on average €18 for this route.

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

There are alternative travel options to Bratislava that can usually take longer:

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Bratislava is approximately 33 miles (54 km) away from Vienna.

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Bratislava is:

• Around 24 coaches per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bratislava from Vienna as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train 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 board their coach from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bratislava, Most SNP.
• Most travellers take a flight from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
• Most travellers who buy a train ticket from Vienna to Bratislava depart from Wien Westbahnhof to Bratislava predmestie.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Bratislava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• 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 €18.

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

• You can check for a direct coach to Bratislava with Flixbus, Slovak Lines Express a. S. Or STUDENT AGENCY k. S. With 20 direct coaches per day.
• You can check for a direct train to Bratislava with ÖBB | REX with 9 direct trains per day.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Bratislava tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this trip.

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

• Coach tickets cost on average €8 one way.
• Plane tickets cost €1 one way on average.
• Ferry tickets cost €24 one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average €18 one way.

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.