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Compare bus and train for Bratislava to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $103 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 13h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, while a train costs an average of $178.
Distance: 612 miles (986 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$178 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $288 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 27m Average total duration Fastest 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 7m Average total duration 19h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.5kg 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 Bratislava to Amsterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Bratislava to Amsterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Amsterdam:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Amsterdam costing on average $178.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 7m.
Tickets start at around $178 compared to roughly $288 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $111. The journey takes 12h 57m versus 11h 3m 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 Bratislava to Amsterdam
How to get from Bratislava to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)4:15 PM 21h15 Bratislava hlavná stanica 1:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)4:15 PM 21h15 Bratislava hlavná stanica 1:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
REX 7724 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 91210:16 AM 13h13 Bratislava-Petržalka 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal $179 1 One-way 4 transfers
Other options
REX 2511 · ICE 1214 · ICE 912 · ICE 1209:50 AM 13h39 Bratislava hlavná stanica 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal $179 1 One-way 3 transfers
REX 7716 · RJX 162 · ICE 118 · ICE 268:16 AM 15h13 Bratislava-Petržalka 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal $191 1 One-way 4 transfers
REX 7720 · RJX 60 · ICE 1284 · ICE 7429:16 AM 15h27 Bratislava-Petržalka 12:43 AM Amsterdam Zuid $204 1 One-way 6 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM 22h55 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 2:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 $83 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:23 PM 23h47 Bratislava, Einsteinova 2:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 $83 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM 23h15 Bratislava, Most SNP 9:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Amsterdam:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Amsterdam costing on average $178.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 7m.
- Around 48 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Most SNP and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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