How to travel from Berlin to Bratislava

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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Bratislava

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 343 miles (553 km)

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€88

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€45

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10h 12m

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9h 42m

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30m

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10h 47m

Average total duration

10h 17m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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from Berlin to Bratislava

How to get from Berlin to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM9h00
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
05:15PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$561One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)
07:15PM16h39
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
11:54AMBratislava hlavná stanica
$421One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnRJ 173 · EC 281
09:28AM8h34
Berlin Hbf
06:02PMBratislava hlavná stanica
$931One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Regiojet(Berlin -> Prague) · RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava)
11:15AM10h32
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
09:47PMBratislava hlavná stanica
$471One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRJ 175
11:28AM8h34
Berlin Hbf
08:02PMBratislava hlavná stanica
$931One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJ 383 · EC 283
01:28PM8h34
Berlin Hbf
10:02PMBratislava hlavná stanica
$1061One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM9h15
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
05:15PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$561One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina)
09:15AM10h13
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
07:28PMBratislava hlavná stanica
$471One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:20PM9h00
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
09:20PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$561One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Bratislava

Travel to Bratislava easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Bratislava.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Berlin and Bratislava including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Bratislava is a train with an average price of $38 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Bratislava:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Bratislava costing on average $42 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Bratislava is by train with an average journey time of 8h 34m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 45m.

The distance from Berlin to Bratislava is approximately 343 miles (553 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Bratislava is:
  • Around 74 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Bratislava:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Bratislava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Bratislava by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, RACIC, Infobus, Racic Eurobus to go to Bratislava by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Bratislava by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Bratislava with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, RACIC, Infobus, Racic Eurobus.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Bratislava often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Vienna International Airport, Schwechat. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bratislava and these popular destinations at a great price.
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