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Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 507 miles (817 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$119 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 9m Average total duration Fastest 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 15m Average total duration 14h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Bratislava:
A bus is $57 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bratislava costing on average $119 (€119).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Düsseldorf to Bratislava
How to get from Düsseldorf to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 AM18h25Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf7:55 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$631One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 AM18h25Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf7:55 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$631One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 915 · EC 1217 · REX 25309:06 AM11h04Düsseldorf Hbf8:10 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$901One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 103 · IC 2040 · ICE 515 · RJX 698:27 AM12h17Düsseldorf Hbf8:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1061One-way4 transfers
ICE 824 · 26711 · ICE 787+
790778:41 AM12h45Düsseldorf Hbf9:26 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1171One-way5 transfers
ICE 545 · RJ 383 · EC 2838:49 AM13h13Düsseldorf Hbf10:02 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$1401One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM17h00Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf3:35 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$641One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus8:38 AM21h22Düsseldorf Hbf6:00 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$641One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM16h01Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf2:36 PMBratislava, Einsteinova$641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Bratislava:
A bus is $57 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bratislava costing on average $119 (€119).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bratislava by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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