4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 403 miles (650 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 35m Average total duration Fastest 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 42m Average total duration 12h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Frankfurt am Main to Bratislava:
A bus is $69 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bratislava costing on average $122 (€122).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Bratislava
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bratislava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LE235 · LE412-PL · LE12173:03 PM21h04Frankfurt South station12:07 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$391One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- LE235 · LE412-PL · LE12173:03 PM21h04Frankfurt South station12:07 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$391One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 2583 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915 · REX 762910:35 AM9h09Frankfurt (Main) Hbf7:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$2411One-way3 transfers
Other options
- LE235 · LE12173:03 PM21h04Frankfurt South station12:07 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$431One-way1 transfer
- ICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915 · REX 762910:22 AM9h22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station7:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1401One-way3 transfers
- ICE 913 · ICE 117 · RJX 19977 · REX 77898:22 AM9h22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station5:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1401One-way3 transfers
51510 · 304986:30 PM21h05Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)3:35 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$571One-way1 transfer
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)10:30 PM13h24Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)11:54 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$591One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM14h45Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)11:45 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$831One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jul 25
Jul 26
Jul 27
Jul 28
Jul 29
Jul 30
Jul 31
Aug 01
Aug 02
Aug 03
Aug 04
Aug 05
Aug 06
Aug 07
Aug 08
Aug 09
Aug 10
Aug 11
Aug 12
Aug 13
Aug 14
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Bratislava.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bratislava:
A bus is $69 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bratislava costing on average $122 (€122).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
- Around 56 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt South station and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air France to go to Bratislava by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
Travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Bratislava: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
