How to travel from Bratislava to Vienna

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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 prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 $6, and a ferry costs an average of $46.

Distance: 34 miles (55 km)

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$10

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$24

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1h 42m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Vienna costing on average $24 (€20).

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bratislava to Vienna costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Ferry takes on average 1h 18m.

Train takes on average 1h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bratislava and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bratislava to Vienna among Omio's users.

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from Bratislava to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

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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.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Bratislava -> Vienna)
    7:30 AM1h25
    Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    8:55 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Bratislava -> Vienna)
    7:30 AM1h25
    Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    8:55 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Slovak Lines102806
    3:08 AM0h42
    Bratislava, Most SNP
    3:50 AMSchwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX 160
    6:32 AM0h46
    Bratislava-Petržalka
    7:18 AMVienna Hbf
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | REXREX 6
    10:16 AM0h59
    Bratislava-Petržalka
    11:15 AMVienna Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | REXREX 6
    8:16 AM0h59
    Bratislava-Petržalka
    9:15 AMVienna Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Bratislava -> Vienna)
    8:30 AM1h25
    Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    9:55 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Bratislava -> Vienna)
    6:30 AM1h25
    Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    7:55 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Bratislava -> Vienna)
    7:30 PM1h25
    Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    8:55 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $91One-way
    0 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


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Bratislava to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Bratislava to Vienna there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 58,42% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Bratislava to Vienna. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bratislava to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Bratislava to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bratislava and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Vienna costing on average $24 (€20).

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bratislava to Vienna costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Ferry takes on average 1h 18m.

Train takes on average 1h 24m.

The distance from Bratislava to Vienna is approximately 34 miles (55 km).
The average frequency per day from Bratislava to Vienna is:
  • Around 147 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bratislava to Vienna:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Bratislava Passenger Terminal and arrive in Wien Schwedenplatz.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bratislava to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | REX, Slovak Lines, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express a.s., Slovak Lines Express, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, LeviTour, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Twin City Liner, Twin City Liner, Twin City Liner to go to Vienna by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bratislava to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with ÖBB | REX, Slovak Lines, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, RegioJet a.s., Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), ÖBB | Railjet.
  • 144 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express a.s., Slovak Lines Express, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, LeviTour, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Twin City Liner, Twin City Liner.
Omio customers who travel from Bratislava to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Salzburg, Paris, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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