- Must visit
Slovak National Gallery
The country’s leading art museum, featuring Slovak and international art in a renovated riverside complex in the Old Town.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
15 h 20 m
Average duration
15 h 51 m
Buses per day
39
Distance
817 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Bratislava will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 39 buses that leave Düsseldorf for Bratislava on Tue, Jun 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 817 km distance in an average of 15 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 20 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 16 h 15 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.
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 507 miles (817 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 15m Average total duration 14h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 9m Average total duration Fastest 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Bratislava:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bratislava costing on average $146 (€119).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€62) compared to roughly $104 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 14h 45m versus 10h 33m 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 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 12:01AM | Duration 20h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:33AM | Duration 21h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:38AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 21h33 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 20h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 21h38 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 17h22 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 04:38PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 16h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:38PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 18h52 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 17h04 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:56PM | Duration 20h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Bratislava 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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FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 20h03 | 8:41 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 20h07 | 8:45 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 17h22 | 6:00 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 17h30 | 6:15 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 17h26 | 6:11 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 17h35 | 6:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 17h55 | 6:40 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 18h20 | 8:45 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 18h30 | 8:55 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 18h16 | 8:41 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 19h35 | 10:00 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 20h17 | 12:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 15h32 | 8:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 18h48 | 11:26 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 18h52 | 11:30 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 19h35 | 12:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 15h20 | 9:40 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 16h31 | 10:51 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 16h35 | 10:55 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava) | 6:50 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 17h04 | 11:54 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 16h01 | 2:36 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 17h00 | 3:35 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 16h15 | 2:50 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 16h05 | 2:40 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 18h35 | 6:05 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 18h30 | 6:00 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 17h45 | 5:15 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 20h46 | 8:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 20h57 | 8:56 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 21h01 | 9:00 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 17h25 | 6:55 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 18h25 | 7:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 17h15 | 6:45 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 16h35 | 6:05 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 20h16 | 12:01 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 23h25 | 6:40 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 21h33 | 6:11 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 21h37 | 6:15 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 22h02 | 6:40 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 21h22 | 6:00 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Düsseldorf to Bratislava run on average 25 times per day, taking around 14h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 507 miles (817 km) distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 507 miles (817 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Bratislava — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bratislava trip today.
The country’s leading art museum, featuring Slovak and international art in a renovated riverside complex in the Old Town.
The oldest museum in the city, presenting Bratislava’s history through exhibitions spread across historic buildings, including the Old Town Hall.
A popular technical museum with historic cars, locomotives, and transport exhibits housed near the main railway station.
The historic core of the city, packed with medieval lanes, palaces, churches, and the main concentration of major sights.
The Main Square of the Old Town, a classic gathering place surrounded by historic facades, fountains, and civic landmarks.
A broad tree-lined promenade popular for strolling, events, and people-watching between the Old Town and the Danube embankment.
Slovakia’s best-known national dish: soft potato dumplings mixed with salty sheep cheese and usually topped with bacon. It is strongly associated with Slovak home cooking and mountain traditions.
A festive sauerkraut soup often cooked with smoked meat, sausage, mushrooms, and spices. It is especially traditional at Christmas and reflects hearty Slovak cuisine.
Thin potato flatbreads served savory with goose fat or duck, or sweet with poppy seeds and jam. They are a classic regional specialty popular in Bratislava and western Slovakia.
Established restaurant beneath Bratislava Castle known for refined Slovak and Central European cooking, with a romantic atmosphere and strong local reputation.
A respected Old Town venue focused on historic Pressburg and Austro-Hungarian recipes, offering a polished dining experience with regional character.
A long-running, well-known Bratislava restaurant serving classic Slovak dishes and beer in a lively, traditional setting popular with both locals and visitors.
Generally cheaper than Vienna or Prague. Old Town dining is pricier, but local spots and transit are good value.
Service is often not included. Tip about 10% in restaurants for good service, round up in taxis, and small change is fine in cafes.
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