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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 Average price Cheapest |
12h 9m Average total duration Fastest 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 19m Average total duration 14h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 619 · RJX 265 · REX 2514Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
ICE 529 · RJX 67 · REX 7793Other options
ICE 615+
79569 · 79001+
RJX 669
ICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 165 · REX 7629
ICE 119 · RJX 165 · REX 7629
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
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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).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 15m.
- 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.
- 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, Intercity to go to Bratislava by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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