Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
59 m
Average
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
55 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Vienna for Bratislava every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 33 miles (54 km) | |
Average train duration | 1 h 6 min | |
Average train ticket price | $14 (€12) | |
Train frequency | 18 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 18 direct trains a day | |
Train providers | ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn or ÖBB | Railjet |
Trains from Vienna to Bratislava cover the 33 miles (54 km) long route taking on average 1 h 6 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn or ÖBB | Railjet. Normally, there are 18 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $14 (€12), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $13 (€11). Travelers depart most frequently from Wien Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Bratislava Hlavná Stanica.
Travel to Bratislava from Vienna from $13 (€11) with Omio’s train partners ÖBB! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.
ÖBB is the national railway company of Austria, providing a comprehensive network of services throughout the country including trains from Vienna to Bratislava. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity Express (ICE) trains, EuroCity (EC) trains, InterCity (IC) trains, and Regional Express (REX) trains. ICE trains are the fastest, offering the most comfortable and luxurious travel experience, while EC trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. IC trains are the most common, providing a reliable and affordable service, and REX trains are the slowest but offer the most frequent stops. ÖBB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for ÖBB include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.
Trains in Europe are a convenient way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering a variety of domestic and international routes. Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) provide direct trains from Vienna to Bratislava. The daily timetable begins very early in the morning and offers a train every 30 minutes throughout the day until the final departure from Vienna late in the evening. Vienna to Bratislava trains take around an hour to arrive in the Slovakian capital.
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Average prices for trains from Vienna to Bratislava when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€14 |
1 Day in Advance |
€14 |
1 Week in Advance |
€14 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€14 |
1 Month in Advance |
€14 |
3 Months in Advance |
€14 |
Vienna to Bratislava Trains: General Information
Trains are an effective way of traveling from Vienna to Bratislava, taking under an hour to arrive.
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
When departing from Vienna, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof and Flughafen Wien. When arriving in Bratislava, you can end your journey in train stations like Bratislava Hlavná Stanica, Bratislava, Autobusová Stanica Mlynské Nivy and Bratislava-Petržalka.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Wien Hauptbahnhof, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bratislava Hlavná Stanica, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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