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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 train, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. 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 train costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 400 miles (645 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price | $85 Average price | $246 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 59m Average total duration 12h 29m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bratislava to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Bratislava to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Zurich:
A train is $29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Zurich costing on average $85.
A train is $65 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bratislava to Zurich costing on average $121.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Bus takes on average 12h 59m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $246 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $190. The journey takes 10h 0m 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.
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Zürich)4:15 PM 16h20 Bratislava hlavná stanica 8:35 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Zürich)
4:15 PM 16h20 Bratislava hlavná stanica 8:35 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:23 AM 12h07 Bratislava, Einsteinova 3:30 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $97 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:38 PM 15h52 Bratislava, Einsteinova 3:30 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $77 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:35 PM 15h55 Bratislava, Most SNP 3:30 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $77 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:25 PM 16h05 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 3:30 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $77 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Zurich:
A train is $29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Zurich costing on average $85.
A train is $65 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bratislava to Zurich costing on average $121.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Bus takes on average 12h 59m.
- Around 10 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Most SNP and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines.
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