How to travel from Düsseldorf to Bratislava

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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 $51. 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 $51, and a train costs an average of $52.

Distance: 507 miles (817 km)

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Driving

$147

Average price

$76

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Cheapest

$105

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(fuel + tolls)

12h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

11h 39m

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30m

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15h 15m

Average total duration

14h 45m

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30m

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10h 33m

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(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bratislava is a bus with an average price of $76 (€62).

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

A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bratislava costing on average $147 (€119).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bratislava is by train with an average journey time of 11h 39m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Bratislava including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Bratislava among Omio's users.

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from Düsseldorf to Bratislava

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM15h20
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    9:40 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM15h20
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    9:40 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 103 · ICE 2583 · RJX 67 · REX 7793
    8:27 AM10h17
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka
    $1481One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 165 · REX 7629
    9:06 AM10h38
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    7:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka
    $1231One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 119 · RJX 165 · REX 7629
    8:33 AM11h11
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    7:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka
    $1231One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 529 · RJX 67 · REX 7793
    8:22 AM10h22
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka
    $1481One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 AM18h25
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    7:55 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:35 PM16h15
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    2:50 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:25 PM17h50
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:15 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    $941One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Bratislava including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bratislava is a bus with an average price of $76 (€62).

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

A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bratislava costing on average $147 (€119).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bratislava is by train with an average journey time of 11h 39m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 45m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Bratislava is approximately 507 miles (817 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Bratislava is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Bratislava:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Bratislava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Bratislava:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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