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 $50. 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 $50, and a train costs an average of $53.

Distance: 507 miles (817 km)

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$139

Average price

$78

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12h 9m

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11h 39m

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30m

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15h 19m

Average total duration

14h 49m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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from Düsseldorf to Bratislava

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche BahnICE 619 · RJX 265 · REX 2514
11:28PM12h42
Düsseldorf Hbf
12:10PMBratislava hlavná stanica
$961One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35PM16h01
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
02:36PMBratislava, Einsteinova
$881One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 529 · RJX 67 · REX 7793
08:22AM10h22
Düsseldorf Hbf
06:44PMBratislava-Petržalka
$1911One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 615+Bayerische Regiobahn79569 · 79001+Deutsche BahnRJX 669
07:26PM15h44
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:10AMBratislava hlavná stanica
$1391One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 165 · REX 7629
09:06AM10h38
Düsseldorf Hbf
07:44PMBratislava-Petržalka
$1641One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 119 · RJX 165 · REX 7629
08:33AM11h11
Düsseldorf Hbf
07:44PMBratislava-Petržalka
$1641One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35PM16h05
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
02:40PMBratislava, Most SNP
$881One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35PM16h15
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
02:50PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$881One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
06:20PM15h20
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
09:40AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$1011One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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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 $50 (€41).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bratislava costing on average $53 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bratislava is by train with an average journey time of 9h 43m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 15m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Bratislava is approximately 507 miles (817 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Bratislava is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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, Intercity 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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