- 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
$70
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
10 h 17 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
532 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Bratislava will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 30 buses that leave Warsaw for Bratislava on Sun, Jun 07, 2 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 532 km distance in an average of 10 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 11 h 21 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 330 miles (532 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $57 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 22m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Bratislava:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Warsaw to Bratislava costing on average $56 (€45).
A train is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Bratislava costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
Train takes on average 10h 52m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€45) compared to roughly $145 (€118) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $90 (€73). The journey takes 6h 36m versus 6h 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 04:41PM | Duration 16h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 16h26 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 16h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Bratislava 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 |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h05 | 6:05 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 14h10 | 10:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h46 | 9:31 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 15h45 | 12:30 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 15h41 | 12:26 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h15 | 8:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 12h35 | 9:50 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 15h30 | 2:10 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 15h26 | 2:06 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 8h50 | 9:50 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 17h40 | 6:40 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 16h30 | 6:15 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 16h26 | 6:11 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 16h50 | 7:50 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h00 | 7:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 8h55 | 4:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h31 | 10:21 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h35 | 10:25 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 17h50 | 2:15 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h35 | 12:00 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h31 | 11:56 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h25 | 10:00 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h06 | 8:41 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h10 | 8:45 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 16h40 | 5:15 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 17h10 | 6:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 16h45 | 6:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 13h55 | 4:45 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 13h51 | 4:41 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 15h15 | 6:05 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Warsaw to Bratislava run on average 25 times per day, taking around 6h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 330 miles (532 km) distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 330 miles (532 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
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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