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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Bratislava to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a ferry costs an average of $46.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $46 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Vienna:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Vienna costing on average $22 (€18).
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bratislava to Vienna costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 30m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€14) compared to roughly $38 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 1h 14m versus 1h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bratislava to Vienna
How to get from Bratislava to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Bratislava -> Vienna)6:30 AM1h25Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy7:55 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$61One-way0 transfers
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- (Bratislava -> Vienna)6:30 AM1h25Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy7:55 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1028063:08 AM0h42Bratislava, Most SNP3:50 AMSchwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX199106:32 AM0h46Bratislava-Petržalka7:18 AMVienna Hbf$111One-way0 transfers- RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna)4:15 PM6h15Bratislava hlavná stanica10:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$211One-way1 transfer
- REX 62:16 PM0h59Bratislava-Petržalka3:15 PMVienna Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:45 PM1h40Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)3:25 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:15 AM1h40Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)5:55 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:20 PM1h40Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)3:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$61One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Bratislava to Vienna
Bratislava and Vienna are two of Europe's closest capitals, just over 60 kilometers apart. The proximity makes traveling between Slovakia and Austria very easy, with fast options available by rail or bus. Direct trains take around an hour to make the short journey across the border. Most bus services take a similar time, although stopping routes can take around an hour and 30 minutes.
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Bratislava to Vienna Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna?
Cheapest way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna
Taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna. Buses traveling from Bratislava to Vienna depart from Bratislava's Novy Most bus station and take approximately 50 minutes to arrive at Vienna's Erdberg station. Over 20 buses travel from Bratislava to every day, with the earliest departing Bratislava at 4:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Bratislava to Vienna include Flixbus, Eurolines, Turancar, and Slovak Lines Express.
Fastest way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna
Taking a bus is the fastest way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna. Buses take between 50 minutes and an hour and a half to travel from Bratislava to Vienna. Buses depart from Bratislava's Novy Most bus station and arrive at Vienna's Erdberg station. Buses are operated by Flixbus, Eurolines, Turancar, and Slovak Lines Express and depart frequently throughout the day.
Most popular way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna. While taking the bus can be the faster way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna, all trains take approximately an hour to arrive in Vienna. Most people who are traveling from Bratislava to Vienna prefer to pay an extra €5 to travel in the comfort of a train.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Vienna:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Vienna costing on average $22 (€18).
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bratislava to Vienna costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 177 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Ferries mostly depart from Bratislava Passenger Terminal and arrive in Wien Schwedenplatz.
- Travel with FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express a.s., Slovak Lines, Slovak Lines Express, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus, LeviTour, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Twin City Liner to go to Vienna by ferry.
- 177 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express a.s., Slovak Lines, Slovak Lines Express, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus, LeviTour, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 6 direct trains per day with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Twin City Liner.
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