The cheapest and fastest buses from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bratislava for Banská Bystrica on Sun, Jun 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 165 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 7 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
0000087:45 PM3h15Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy11:00 PMBanská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM5h30Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy12:05 PMBanská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM7h55Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy4:15 PMBanská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16$241One-way1 transfer
0000087:45 PM3h15Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy11:00 PMBanská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM5h30Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy12:05 PMBanská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM7h55Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy4:15 PMBanská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16$241One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bratislava to Banská Bystrica
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Banská Bystrica take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $52 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 3h 11m versus 1h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Turancar, Slovak Lines Express a.s., Kovacik, Slovak Lines Express, Nikatrans.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Bratislava to Banská Bystrica Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Turancar | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Turancar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Turancar | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Turancar | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Nikatrans | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Turancar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Nikatrans | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nikatrans | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Kovacik | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nikatrans | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Turancar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Kovacik | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Kovacik | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Kovacik | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Kovacik | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Turancar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Turancar | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Kovacik | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Kovacik | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Turancar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Turancar | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Turancar | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
Bratislava to Banská Bystrica bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Banská Bystrica buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
102513 | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h55 | 9:40 AM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 5h30 | 12:05 PM Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 1 transfer | |
102513 | 8:15 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h30 | 11:45 AM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 7h55 | 4:15 PM Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 1 transfer | |
102513 | 9:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h45 | 12:30 PM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
603513 | 1:05 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h15 | 4:20 PM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
603513 | 1:20 PM Bratislava | 3h00 | 4:20 PM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
102513 | 2:30 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h30 | 6:00 PM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
603509 | 4:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h10 | 7:10 PM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
603509 | 4:15 PM Bratislava | 2h55 | 7:10 PM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
000008 | 7:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h15 | 11:00 PM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica
Buses from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 102 miles (165 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 102 miles (165 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Turancar, Slovak Lines Express a.s., Kovacik, Slovak Lines Express, Nikatrans, FlixBus from Bratislava to Banská BystricaYou can travel by bus between Bratislava to Banská Bystrica with Turancar, Slovak Lines Express a.s., Kovacik, Slovak Lines Express, Nikatrans, FlixBus for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Banská Bystrica, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Turancar
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Slovak National Uprising Square, a central square featuring historical architecture and a monument commemorating the 1944 uprising
- Museum of the Slovak National Uprising, a museum dedicated to the history and artifacts of the Slovak resistance during World War II
- Banská Bystrica Castle, a historic castle complex with a clock tower offering panoramic views of the city
- St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, a baroque-style cathedral known for its ornate interior and significant religious artworks
- Matej Bel University Botanical Garden, a serene garden showcasing diverse plant species and offering a peaceful retreat.
- Banská Bystrica Museum, a historical museum showcasing the region's rich past and cultural heritage
- Urpín Hill, a popular spot for hiking offering panoramic views of the city
- Donovaly Ski Resort, a nearby resort offering skiing and snowboarding opportunities in winter
- Hron River Rafting, an adventurous activity offering a unique perspective of the surrounding nature
- Local Wine Tasting Tour, an opportunity to explore and taste the region's renowned wines.
- Kovacik
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's best to check the terms during booking.
- Turancar
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Kovacik
- Hand luggage is included.
- Turancar
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Kovacik
- Bulky luggage is allowed for an extra charge.
- Turancar
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Turancar
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be in the cargo hold.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
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