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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 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest |
13h 1m Average total duration Fastest 12h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 15m Average total duration 15h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, Infobus, Racic Eurobus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet to go to Bratislava by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, Racic Eurobus.
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