- Must visit
Slovak National Gallery
Modern and contemporary art museum in a riverside modernist building, known for temporary exhibitions and strong Slovak art context.
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€42
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
9 h 11 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nuremberg to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Bratislava will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 24 buses that leave Nuremberg for Bratislava on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 465 km distance in an average of 9 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 9 h 50 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€42 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price | €86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Nuremberg to Bratislava:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Bratislava costing on average €68.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €44. The journey takes 8h 34m versus 6h 8m 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, Infobus.
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 RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 10h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:01AM | Duration 10h31 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 04:33AM | Duration 9h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator AMI-Tour | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 9h31 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €40 |
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Bratislava buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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7159798 | 9:30 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 8h00 | 5:30 AM Bratislava | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h06 | 8:41 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h40 | 9:15 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h10 | 8:45 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 9h55 | 8:30 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h10 | 9:40 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 9h11 | 10:51 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 8h00 | 9:40 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h20 | 12:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 9h15 | 10:55 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h55 | 3:35 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 9h56 | 2:36 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h00 | 2:40 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 9h50 | 3:35 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h50 | 5:15 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h45 | 6:15 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h30 | 6:00 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 9h40 | 6:05 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h30 | 6:55 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h20 | 6:45 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 11h30 | 7:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h15 | 8:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h31 | 12:01 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 11h15 | 7:05 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h35 | 6:25 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nuremberg to Bratislava run on average 22 times per day, taking around 8h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €29 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 288 miles (465 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 288 miles (465 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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.
Modern and contemporary art museum in a riverside modernist building, known for temporary exhibitions and strong Slovak art context.
Slovakia’s leading national museum presents archaeology, history, and cultural collections inside Bratislava Castle.
Main city museum documenting Bratislava’s urban past through diverse exhibits in the Old Town’s historic core.
Bratislava’s compact historic center is packed with medieval lanes, landmarks, courtyards, and lively public spaces for walking.
A broad riverside promenade ideal for walking, cycling, and Danube views, especially pleasant in warmer months.
The city’s main square features historic facades, seasonal markets, and easy access to key Old Town sights.
Potato dumplings mixed with sheep cheese and topped with bacon. It is Slovakia’s best-known national dish and a staple of traditional mountain cuisine.
Thin potato pancakes often seasoned with garlic and marjoram. A beloved Slovak comfort food, commonly served at markets and casual eateries.
Breaded and fried Edam-style cheese, usually served with fries or potatoes and tartar sauce. A classic meat-free dish in Slovak pubs and canteens.
Established Bratislava restaurant focused on Slovak and Austro-Hungarian traditions, with seasonal dishes and a more intimate, upscale atmosphere.
Modern Slovak fine dining near the old town, known for refined regional ingredients, tasting menus, and polished service in an elegant setting.
Traditional Slovak restaurant with a rustic interior, generous portions, and reliable classics such as halušky, soups, and roast meat dishes.
Moderate for Central Europe: hotels and dining are usually below Vienna, while transit is cheap and many sights are low cost.
Service may be included, but 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up in cafes and for taxis if service was good.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg to Bratislava 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 Bratislava, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nuremberg to Bratislava buses use the Nürnberg, ZOB to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station pair, with some services arriving at Bratislava, Most SNP. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Bratislava bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nürnberg, ZOB is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Bakery (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg, ZOB.
Available at Nürnberg, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy is 1 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Mlynské (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy.
Available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Elevators, ramps.
Bratislava, Most SNP has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi.
Available at Bratislava, Most SNP: Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Most SNP: Elevators, ramps.
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