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Compare bus and flight for Athens to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €77, while a bus costs an average of €126.
Distance: 776 miles (1250 km)
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€77 Average price Cheapest | €126 Average price | €399 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 32h 56m Average total duration 32h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Athens to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Athens to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Bratislava:
A flight is €49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Athens to Bratislava costing on average €126.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 56m.
You'll arrive about 14h 14m sooner (2h 32m by flight vs 16h 46m by car) and save roughly €322 compared to fuel and tolls (€77 vs €399). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Athens to Bratislava
How to get from Athens to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Bratislava is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 58887:55 AM 2h15 Athens International Airport 9:10 AM Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FR 58887:55 AM 2h15 Athens International Airport 9:10 AM Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 58887:55 AM 2h15 Athens International Airport 9:10 AM Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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W6703611:50 PM 2h15 Athens International Airport 1:05 AM Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport €82 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Bratislava:
A flight is €49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Athens to Bratislava costing on average €126.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 56m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Bratislava as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού) and arrive in Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Buzz, Wizz Air, Pegasus, Aegean Airlines to go to Bratislava by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines.
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