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Compare train and bus for Erlangen to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a train costs an average of $123.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$123 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Bratislava:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Bratislava costing on average $123.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 9h 18m versus 6h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Erlangen to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 PM9h46Erlangen8:51 AMBratislava$711One-way0 transfers
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11:05 PM9h46Erlangen8:51 AMBratislava$711One-way0 transfers
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11:05 PM9h46Erlangen8:51 AMBratislava$711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Bratislava:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Bratislava costing on average $123.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bratislava by train.
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