How to travel from Hamburg to Bratislava

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Compare bus and train for Hamburg to Bratislava

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 31m. 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 $45, and a train costs an average of $52.

Distance: 485 miles (781 km)

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$148

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$77

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13h 1m

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12h 31m

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30m

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16h 15m

Average total duration

15h 45m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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from Hamburg to Bratislava

How to get from Hamburg to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Hamburg to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:00PM14h00
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
06:00AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$721One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM17h56
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
04:56PMBratislava, Einsteinova
$711One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 787 · ICE 1225 · REX 2532
10:13AM10h57
Hamburg Harburg
09:10PMBratislava hlavná stanica
$1491One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 785 · ICE 543 · RJ 175
08:13AM11h49
Hamburg Harburg
08:02PMBratislava hlavná stanica
$1491One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1285 · RJX 69 · Os 7631
09:32AM11h12
Hamburg Harburg
08:44PMBratislava-Petržalka
$1741One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 785 · ICE 119 · RJX 165 · Os 7629
08:13AM11h31
Hamburg Harburg
07:44PMBratislava-Petržalka
$1741One-way
3 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:18AM14h27
Hamburg Hbf
11:45PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$761One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:30PM13h40
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
08:10AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$771One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM16h35
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
03:35PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$721One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Bratislava.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Bratislava including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Bratislava is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Bratislava:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bratislava costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Bratislava is by train with an average journey time of 10h 8m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 15m.

The distance from Hamburg to Bratislava is approximately 485 miles (781 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Bratislava is:
  • Around 34 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Bratislava as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Bratislava:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Bratislava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet to go to Bratislava by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, Infobus, Racic Eurobus to go to Bratislava by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Bratislava:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, Racic Eurobus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Bratislava often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Vienna International Airport, Schwechat. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bratislava and these popular destinations at a great price.
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