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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. 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 $87, while a train costs an average of $157.
Distance: 526 miles (848 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$157 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 50m Average total duration 16h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Bratislava:
A bus is $27 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Bratislava costing on average $113.
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Bratislava costing on average $157.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 15m.
Bus takes on average 16h 50m.
Tickets start at around $157 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$118. The journey takes 10h 45m versus 9h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Bratislava
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10909 · ICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 165
8:18 AM 11h26 Aachen Hbf 7:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $59 1 One-way 4 transfers
Cheapest
- 10909 · ICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 165
8:18 AM 11h26 Aachen Hbf 7:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $59 1 One-way 4 transfers
Fastest
- 10909 · ICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 165
8:18 AM 11h26 Aachen Hbf 7:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $59 1 One-way 4 transfers
Other options
- 10909 · ICE 915 · EC 1217 · REX 2530
8:18 AM 11h52 Aachen Hbf 8:10 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica $59 1 One-way 3 transfers - 26813 · ICE 515 · RJX 69 · Os 7631
8:51 AM 11h53 Aachen Hbf 8:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $59 1 One-way 3 transfers - 26815 · ICE 2013 · ICE 517 · RJX 261
9:51 AM 12h53 Aachen Hbf 10:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $71 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
7:45 PM 19h30 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 3:15 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy $65 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:15 PM 21h11 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 7:26 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova $65 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:15 PM 19h45 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 6:00 PM Bratislava, Most SNP $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Bratislava:
A bus is $27 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Bratislava costing on average $113.
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Bratislava costing on average $157.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 15m.
Bus takes on average 16h 50m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Bratislava, Einsteinova.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with Buzz, Wizz Air to go to Bratislava by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Wizz Air.
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