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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 an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a train costs an average of $144.
Distance: 485 miles (781 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 22m Average total duration Fastest 10h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 26m Average total duration 13h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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 Hamburg to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Bratislava:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bratislava costing on average $144.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 26m.
Tickets start at around $144 compared to roughly $98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$46. The journey takes 10h 52m versus 10h 10m 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 Hamburg to Bratislava
How to get from Hamburg to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:39 PM15h06Hamburg Hbf8:45 AMBratislava, Most SNP$721One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain5:39 PM15h06Hamburg Hbf8:45 AMBratislava, Most SNP$721One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- RJ 171 · EC 2795:34 AM10h28Hamburg Hbf4:02 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$721One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJ 173 · EC 2817:33 AM10h29Hamburg Hbf6:02 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$1081One-way1 transfer
- ICE 781 · EC 115 · RJX 161 · REX 774112:33 AM15h11Hamburg Hbf3:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1211One-way5 transfers
- ICE 787 · ICE 211 · RJX 16710:01 AM11h25Hamburg Hbf9:26 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1441One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain5:39 PM15h02Hamburg Hbf8:41 AMBratislava, Einsteinova$721One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM15h35Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof8:45 AMBratislava, Most SNP$721One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM17h30Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof5:15 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$721One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Bratislava:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bratislava costing on average $144.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 26m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Bratislava, Einsteinova.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bratislava by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
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