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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 601 miles (968 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$98 Average price Cheapest | $234 Average price | $104 Average price | $252 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 45m Average total duration 18h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bratislava:
A flight is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Bratislava costing on average $104 (€85).
A flight is $136 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bratislava costing on average $234 (€190).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 3m.
Bus takes on average 18h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Bratislava
How to get from Brussels to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Bratislava is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 28546:50 AM1h45Brussels South Charleroi Airport8:35 AMBratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport$211One-way0 transfers
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FR 28546:50 AM1h45Brussels South Charleroi Airport8:35 AMBratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 28546:50 AM1h45Brussels South Charleroi Airport8:35 AMBratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 15 · ICE 627 · RJX 261 · Os 763510:25 AM12h19Brussels-Midi10:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$2461One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM28h15Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)7:55 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$911One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM23h01Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)9:31 PMBratislava, Einsteinova$921One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM23h20Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:35 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$921One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bratislava:
A flight is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Bratislava costing on average $104 (€85).
A flight is $136 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bratislava costing on average $234 (€190).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 3m.
Bus takes on average 18h 15m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Bratislava as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Buzz, Ryanair to go to Bratislava by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair.
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