How to travel from Bratislava to Zurich

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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 flight with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $65.

Distance: 400 miles (645 km)

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$193

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$67

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$79

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9h 27m

Average total duration

8h 57m

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5h 17m

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2h 17m

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14h 58m

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14h 28m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Wizz Air

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FlixBus

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from Bratislava to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bratislava to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM16h30
Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$641One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM16h30
Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$641One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnREX 7728 · RJX 62 · ECE 98
11:16AM9h12
Bratislava-Petržalka
08:28PMZurich HB
$2061One-way
2 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:38PM15h52
Bratislava, Einsteinova
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$721One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:35PM15h55
Bratislava, Most SNP
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$721One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:25PM16h05
Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$721One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bratislava to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bratislava and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bratislava to Zurich is a flight with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A flight is $34 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Zurich costing on average $54 (€44).

A flight is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Zurich costing on average $65 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Bratislava to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 11m.

Bus takes on average 12h 0m.

The distance from Bratislava to Zurich is approximately 400 miles (645 km).
The average frequency per day from Bratislava to Zurich is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bratislava to Zurich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bratislava to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Eurowings to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bratislava to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.
Omio customers who travel from Bratislava to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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