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:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 14 day mandatory self quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

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 10/17/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Vienna and Bratislava 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
• Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test

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 10/20/21. 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 get from Vienna to Bratislava: coach or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bratislava. Tickets for a coach cost on average €6.

This is compared to other travel options to Bratislava:

A coach journey is usually €5 less than a journey to Bratislava by train, which costs on average €11 for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Bratislava from Vienna is by coach with an average travel time of 55 min.

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

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

The distance between Vienna and Bratislava is around 33 miles (54 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Bratislava is:

• 12 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Vienna to Bratislava 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 when travelling from Vienna to Bratislava:

• Most travellers board their coach from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bratislava, Most SNP.
• Most travellers board their train from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in 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:

• RegioJet a. S. (RJ_SK) can take you to Bratislava by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for RegioJet a. S. (RJ_SK) from Vienna to Bratislava for €6.
• Travel with ÖBB | REX for trains to Bratislava. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for ÖBB | REX Vienna to Bratislava tickets on Omio for €11.

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

• Coach tickets are costing on average €6 one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average €11 one way.

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