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Travel Information to Bratislava from Vienna

distanceDistance54 km
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, coach or ferry
priceTicket price range€6 - €41
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • €6 • 45 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • €18 • 44 min
carriersPopular travel companiesSlovak 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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from Vienna to Bratislava

How to get from Vienna to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

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

Slovak Lines Express
10:55AM0h50
Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal
11:45AMBratislava, Hlavná stanica
101One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Regiojet(Vienna -> Bratislava)
12:50PM1h30
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
02:20PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
81One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Slovak Lines Express
04:05AM0h45
Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal
04:50AMBratislava, Most SNP
111One-way
0 transfers
Other options
ÖBB | REXREX 6
10:45AM0h59
Vienna Hbf
11:44AMBratislava-Petržalka
191One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | REXREX 6
09:45AM0h59
Vienna Hbf
10:44AMBratislava-Petržalka
191One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | REXREX 6
11:45AM0h59
Vienna Hbf
12:44PMBratislava-Petržalka
191One-way
0 transfers
Slovak Lines Express
10:55AM1h00
Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal
11:55AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
101One-way
0 transfers
Slovak Lines Express
10:50AM1h30
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
12:20PMBratislava, Most SNP
111One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Vienna -> Bratislava)
10:50AM1h30
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
12:20PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
111One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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