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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bratislava to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $154.
Distance: 400 miles (645 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$154 Average price | $96 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 12m Average total duration 13h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Zurich:
A bus is $27 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bratislava to Zurich costing on average $96.
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Zurich costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 58m.
Bus takes on average 14h 12m.
Tickets start at around $154 compared to roughly $251 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97. The journey takes 9h 28m versus 7h 47m 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 Zurich
How to get from Bratislava to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM15h40Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$861One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM15h40Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$861One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- REX 2511 · ICE 1214 · ECE 989:50 AM10h38Bratislava hlavná stanica8:28 PMZurich HB$2071One-way2 transfers
Other options
REX 6+
RJX134708:16 AM11h12Bratislava-Petržalka7:28 PMZurich HB$1941One-way1 transfer- REX 6+RJX1347410:16 AM13h12Bratislava-Petržalka11:28 PMZurich HB$1941One-way1 transfer
- REX 6+RJX134749:16 AM14h12Bratislava-Petržalka11:28 PMZurich HB$1941One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:38 PM15h52Bratislava, Einsteinova3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$861One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM15h55Bratislava, Most SNP3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$861One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM16h30Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$911One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Zurich:
A bus is $27 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bratislava to Zurich costing on average $96.
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Zurich costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 58m.
Bus takes on average 14h 12m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Most SNP and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Eurowings to go to Zurich by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.
- 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
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