How to travel from Bratislava to Zurich

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 48m. 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 bus costs an average of €41, and a train costs an average of €65.

Distance: 400 miles (645 km)

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€154

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€61

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9h 18m

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Fastest

8h 48m

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30m

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15h 13m

Average total duration

14h 43m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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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.

RegiojetRJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Milan)
04:15PM16h20
Bratislava hlavná stanica
08:35AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$1031One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

RegiojetRJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Milan)
04:15PM16h20
Bratislava hlavná stanica
08:35AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$1031One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnREX 2513 · ICE 90 · 4075 · ECE 98
10:50AM9h38
Bratislava hlavná stanica
08:28PMZurich HB
$2301One-way
3 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:00PM17h45
Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
09:45AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1181One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM16h30
Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1151One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:38PM15h52
Bratislava, Einsteinova
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1181One-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 2 options to travel between Bratislava and Zurich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bratislava to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $51 (€41).

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

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Zurich costing on average $82 (€65).

The fastest way to travel from Bratislava to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 9h 11m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 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.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Zurich by flight.
  • 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:
  • 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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