How to travel from Brussels to Bratislava

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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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $91.

Distance: 601 miles (968 km)

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$97

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$212

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$98

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4h 51m

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1h 51m

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11h 21m

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10h 51m

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18h 41m

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18h 11m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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1.0 - 2.4kg

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from Brussels to Bratislava

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:15PM23h20
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
03:35PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)
$1151One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:15PM23h20
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
03:35PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)
$1151One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 623 · RJX 69 · Os 7631
08:25AM12h19
Brussels-Midi
08:44PMBratislava-Petržalka
$2561One-way
3 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 1225 · REX 2532
08:25AM12h45
Brussels-Midi
09:10PMBratislava hlavná stanica
$2561One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 627 · RJX 261 · Os 7635
10:25AM12h19
Brussels-Midi
10:44PMBratislava-Petržalka
$2831One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 1644 · ICE 519+Bayerische Regiobahn79039
10:25AM14h19
Brussels-Midi
12:44AMBratislava-Petržalka
$2991One-way
5 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:05AM26h10
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
01:15PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$1281One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:15PM22h21
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
02:36PMBratislava, Einsteinova
$1291One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:15PM22h25
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
02:40PMBratislava, Most SNP
$1291One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Bratislava

Travel to Bratislava 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 Brussels to Bratislava.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Bratislava including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Bratislava is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A flight is $42 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Bratislava costing on average $63 (€50).

A flight is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bratislava costing on average $91 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Bratislava is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 45m.

Bus takes on average 16h 56m.

The distance from Brussels to Bratislava is approximately 601 miles (968 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Bratislava is:
  • Around 19 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Bratislava:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Bratislava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bratislava by bus.
  • Travel with Buzz, Ryanair to go to Bratislava by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bratislava by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Bratislava with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Bratislava often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Vienna International Airport, Schwechat. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bratislava and these popular destinations at a great price.
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