How to get from Berlin to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 342 miles (552 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $50 (€45) • 9 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Take a bus to travel 342 miles (552 km) between Berlin and Bratislava. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Berlin to Bratislava.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $34 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel to Bratislava from Berlin. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Travel Berlin to Bratislava by bus.
Going by bus is the quickest way from Berlin to Bratislava with an average travel time of 9 h 20 min.
You should expect to travel around 342 miles (552 km) between Berlin and Bratislava.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Bratislava is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Bratislava as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Bratislava:
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Yes, there is a direct service from Berlin to Bratislava:
Direct services to Bratislava tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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