- Must visit
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
A major complex of art museums covering Flemish masters, Old Masters, and modern art. One of Brussels' essential cultural visits for its scale and national importance.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
17 h 34 m
Average duration
20 h 36 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
968 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bratislava to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Brussels will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
It's difficult to get from Bratislava to Brussels without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 601 miles (968 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$107 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $212 Average price | $252 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 52m Average total duration 18h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Brussels:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bratislava to Brussels costing on average $113 (€92).
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Brussels costing on average $212 (€173).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 43m.
Bus takes on average 18h 22m.
Tickets start at around $107 (€87) compared to roughly $252 (€205) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $145 (€118). The journey takes 18h 22m versus 10h 51m 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 FlixBus.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:23AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 22h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:58AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 22h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:24PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 25h16 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 12:26PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 17h34 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:43PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 22h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:23PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 21h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 27h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:23PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 27h07 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 28h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:23PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 27h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:38PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 26h07 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Brussels buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 24h05 | 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 22h25 | 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:58 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 22h22 | 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 21h40 | 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 24h20 | 10:00 AM Brussels, Gare Du Midi | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 24h40 | 12:25 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 25h55 | 1:40 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 25h20 | 1:40 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:24 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 25h16 | 1:40 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 22h10 | 1:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 21h35 | 1:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:23 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 21h32 | 1:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 20h40 | 1:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 28h50 | 12:35 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 28h20 | 1:15 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:23 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 27h52 | 1:15 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 27h35 | 1:15 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 28h35 | 3:35 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 27h45 | 3:35 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Bratislava to Brussels run on average 16 times per day, taking around 18h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 (€51) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 601 miles (968 km) distance in 17h 34m.
Distance 601 miles (968 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 17h 34m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.
A major complex of art museums covering Flemish masters, Old Masters, and modern art. One of Brussels' essential cultural visits for its scale and national importance.
Dedicated to René Magritte, this museum holds the world's largest collection of his works. It is a standout stop for surrealism lovers and one of Brussels' most famous museums.
A contemporary art museum known for street art, digital culture, and youth-oriented exhibitions. It became especially popular with younger visitors and on social media.
A landscaped cultural hill linking the upper and lower city, known for its formal gardens and classic skyline view. It is one of Brussels' best walking and photography spots.
A beautiful 19th-century covered arcade with elegant glass roofing and historic atmosphere. It is one of the city's most photogenic and fashionable passages.
A grand urban park laid out around monumental buildings and the Cinquantenaire Arch. Ideal for a walk, photos, and combining with nearby museums.
Brussels’ classic pairing of mussels steamed with white wine, celery, and herbs, served with crisp fries. It is one of the city’s most iconic and widely loved meals.
A traditional Belgian beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark beer, often slightly sweet-sour and served with fries or bread. It is a staple of local brasserie cuisine.
A comforting Brussels side dish of mashed potatoes mixed with seasonal vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often served with sausage or meat.
Well-regarded Belgian restaurant serving regional classics, strong beer pairings, and seasonal ingredients in a cozy, old-Brussels dining room.
One of Brussels’ landmark fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian-influenced cuisine, polished service, and an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near Sainte-Catherine known for generous Belgian comfort food, beer-based stews, and an unfussy, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by Western European standards. Beer, waffles, and transit are reasonable; hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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