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Compare train and bus for Graz to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a bus costs an average of $50.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Graz to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Graz to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Bratislava:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Graz to Bratislava costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31. The journey takes 3h 35m versus 2h 52m 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 Graz to Bratislava
How to get from Graz to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Graz to Bratislava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 559+
REX 67:00 PM 3h44 Graz Hbf 10:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 559+REX 6
7:00 PM 3h44 Graz Hbf 10:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- RJ 557+
RJX 1676:00 PM 3h26 Graz Hbf 9:26 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
EC 70+REX 68:00 PM 3h44 Graz Hbf 11:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $27 1 One-way 1 transfer- IC 759+REX 6
9:00 PM 3h44 Graz Hbf 12:44 AM Bratislava-Petržalka $27 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 651+
S 6010:00 PM 4h01 Graz Hbf 2:01 AM Bratislava-Petržalka $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
6:15 PM 3h40 Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) 9:55 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy $31 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:20 AM 3h30 Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) 12:50 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy $38 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:35 PM 4h50 Graz, Girardigasse (FlixBus Haltestelle) 11:25 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Bratislava:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Graz to Bratislava costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 68 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Graz and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Graz Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Graz, Ostbahnstraße (Liebenau Murpark) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Ferries mostly depart from Wien Schwedenplatz and arrive in Bratislava Passenger Terminal.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Bratislava by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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