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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 prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a ferry costs an average of €34.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price | €39 Average price |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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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There are 3 ways to get from Bratislava to Vienna: bus, train or ferry.
The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Vienna is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $5 (€5) compared to other travel options to Vienna:
Taking a bus costs $46 (€41) less than taking a ferry, which costs on average $51 (€46) for the same trip.
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Vienna costing on average $10 (€9).
The quickest way to travel between Bratislava and Vienna is by bus, which takes on average 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1 h 30 min.
Getting to Vienna by train takes 52 min on average.
The distance is approximately 33 miles (54 km) from Bratislava to Vienna.
The average frequency per day from Bratislava to Vienna is:
- Around 201 buses per day.
- 3 ferries a day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bratislava to Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bratislava to Vienna:
- Buses most often depart from Bratislava at Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Vienna at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Trains mostly leave from Bratislava-Petržalka and tend to arrive in Vienna Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Bratislava to Vienna:
- Travel with Slovak Lines Express or FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Bratislava to Vienna tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
- Twin City Liner can get you to Vienna by ferry. You can find a good deal for ferry tickets with Twin City Liner from Bratislava to Vienna for $51 (€46) on Omio.
- Travel with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet or Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Vienna by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) Bratislava to Vienna tickets on Omio for $4 (€4).
Yes, there are direct routes from Bratislava to Vienna with the following travel companies:
- You can find 198 direct buses per day to Vienna with Slovak Lines Express or FlixBus.
- You'll find 3 direct ferries a day to Vienna with Twin City Liner.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to Vienna with ÖBB | REX, Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet or Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
Direct services to Vienna 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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