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Compare bus and train for Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei425 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 22m. 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 lei425, while a train costs an average of lei745.
Distance: 282 miles (455 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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lei425 Average price Cheapest | lei745 Average price | lei592 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration Fastest 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bratislava:
A bus is lei320 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bratislava costing on average lei745.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
Tickets start at around lei745 compared to roughly lei592 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei-153.19. The journey takes 6h 52m versus 5h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bratislava
How to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bratislava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:07 AM8h03Garmisch-Partenkirchen2:10 PMBratislavalei9921One-way3 transfers
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6:07 AM8h03Garmisch-Partenkirchen2:10 PMBratislavalei9921One-way3 transfers
Fastest
6:07 AM8h03Garmisch-Partenkirchen2:10 PMBratislavalei9921One-way3 transfers
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4:07 PM8h03Garmisch-Partenkirchen12:10 AMBratislavalei9921One-way3 transfers
8:05 AM8h05Garmisch-Partenkirchen4:10 PMBratislavalei9921One-way3 transfers
10:05 AM8h05Garmisch-Partenkirchen6:10 PMBratislavalei9921One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bratislava:
A bus is lei320 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bratislava costing on average lei745.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Bratislava as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
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