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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 601 miles (968 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $214 Average price | $108 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 52m Average total duration 18h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Brussels:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bratislava to Brussels costing on average $114 (€92).
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Brussels costing on average $214 (€173).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 43m.
Bus takes on average 18h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Bratislava to Brussels
How to get from Bratislava to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM27h45Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy3:35 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$871One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM27h45Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy3:35 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$871One-way2 transfers
Fastest
REX 7728 · RJX 62 · ICE 592 · ICE 10211:16 AM12h19Bratislava-Petržalka11:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1371One-way5 transfers
Other options
REX 7724 · RJX 766 · ICE 116 · ICE 164910:16 AM13h19Bratislava-Petržalka11:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1371One-way5 transfers
REX 7720 · RJX 60 · ICE 514 · ICE 3189:16 AM14h19Bratislava-Petržalka11:35 PMBrussels-Midi$2721One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM20h40Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:23 PM21h32Bratislava, Einsteinova1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$881One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM21h35Bratislava, Most SNP1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$881One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Brussels:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bratislava to Brussels costing on average $114 (€92).
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Brussels costing on average $214 (€173).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 43m.
Bus takes on average 18h 22m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Brussels as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Flights mostly depart from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport and arrive in Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Buzz, Ryanair to go to Brussels by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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