- 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
$37
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
9 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 17 m
Buses per day
41
Distance
589 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stuttgart to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart 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 41 buses that leave Stuttgart for Bratislava on Tue, Jun 16, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 589 km distance in an average of 10 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 55 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 10 h 30 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 365 miles (589 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 49m Average total duration 10h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration Fastest 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Stuttgart to Bratislava:
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Bratislava costing on average $153 (€124).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 19m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€45) compared to roughly $133 (€108) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $77 (€63). The journey takes 10h 19m versus 8h 3m 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, Interbus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 12h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 11h19 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 05:26PM | Duration 12h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 10:01PM | Duration 10h16 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 11:01PM | Duration 10h16 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:06AM | Duration 12h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:37AM | Duration 12h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 11h51 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:26AM | Duration 11h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 11h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:26AM | Duration 14h01 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Bratislava buses for today, Monday, June 15. 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 | 4:10 AM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 13h30 | 5:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 13h20 | 5:30 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 13h16 | 5:26 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 13h50 | 6:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h55 | 5:30 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h06 | 5:26 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h40 | 6:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 11h41 | 7:26 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h10 | 7:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 10h30 | 6:15 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 10h15 | 6:00 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 13h30 | 9:30 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h56 | 8:56 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 11h50 | 11:15 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 11h46 | 11:11 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h05 | 11:30 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h50 | 2:35 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 10h16 | 12:01 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h21 | 2:06 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h25 | 2:10 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h52 | 4:37 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 13h10 | 4:55 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h48 | 4:33 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h20 | 7:50 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 11h56 | 7:26 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h40 | 9:15 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h06 | 8:41 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 10h40 | 7:15 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 10h30 | 7:05 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 14h35 | 12:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 14h01 | 11:26 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 13h05 | 12:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h31 | 12:21 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h35 | 12:25 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 11h45 | 11:35 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h35 | 12:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h05 | 12:25 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h01 | 12:21 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h15 | 3:35 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 9h55 | 1:15 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 11h16 | 2:36 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 11h20 | 2:40 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Stuttgart to Bratislava run on average 35 times per day, taking around 10h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 365 miles (589 km) distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 365 miles (589 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 9h 55m |
First bus 12:05 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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