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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, while a train costs an average of $145.
Distance: 526 miles (848 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$129 Average price | $145 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 51m Average total duration 16h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Aachen to Bratislava:
A bus is $30 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Bratislava costing on average $129.
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Bratislava costing on average $145.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 54m.
Bus takes on average 16h 51m.
You'll arrive about 7h 52m sooner (1h 48m by flight vs 9h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $129 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Aachen to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:50 AM19h45Aachen8:35 PMBratislava$881One-way0 transfers
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12:50 AM19h45Aachen8:35 PMBratislava$881One-way0 transfers
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12:50 AM19h45Aachen8:35 PMBratislava$881One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Bratislava:
A bus is $30 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Bratislava costing on average $129.
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Bratislava costing on average $145.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 54m.
Bus takes on average 16h 51m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Bratislava as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Bratislava, Einsteinova.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with Buzz to go to Bratislava by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Buzz.
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