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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 €44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 42m. 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 €44, and a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 507 miles (817 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€111 Average price | €66 Average price Cheapest |
12h 12m Average total duration Fastest 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 14h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)Cheapest
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)Fastest
ICE 621 · ICE 91 · REX 2528Other options
ICE 623 · ICE 27 · REX 2530
ICE 225 · ICE 211 · RJX 167
26409 · ICE 555 · ICE 787 · ICE 27
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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Bratislava.

There are 2 travel options from Düsseldorf to Bratislava: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bratislava from Düsseldorf is by taking a train, which costs on average $44 (€40).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Düsseldorf to Bratislava:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $45 (€41) for the same trip.
A train is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Düsseldorf to Bratislava.
The fastest way to get to Bratislava from Düsseldorf is by train with an average travel time of 10 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes 15 h 33 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 507 miles (817 km) between Düsseldorf and Bratislava.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Bratislava is:
- 23 buses per day.
- 30 flights per day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bratislava from Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Düsseldorf to Bratislava:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Düsseldorf to Bratislava:
- You can take a bus from Düsseldorf to Bratislava with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $48 (€43) with FlixBus from Düsseldorf to Bratislava.
- You can travel by train from Düsseldorf to Bratislava with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or NS Domestic, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Düsseldorf to Bratislava tickets for $44 (€40) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Bratislava with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by bus with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bratislava as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Düsseldorf and Bratislava.
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