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Compare train and bus for Innsbruck to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 21m. 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 train costs an average of $76, while a bus costs an average of $79.
Distance: 272 miles (438 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Innsbruck to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Innsbruck to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Bratislava:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Innsbruck to Bratislava costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 24m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $132 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56. The journey takes 5h 51m versus 5h 43m 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 Innsbruck to Bratislava
How to get from Innsbruck to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Bratislava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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EC 145+
REX 66:16 AM 7h28 Innsbruck Hbf 1:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- 79213+EC 145+REX 6
6:16 AM 7h28 Innsbruck Hbf 1:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- RJX 165+REX 6
1:58 PM 5h46 Innsbruck Hbf 7:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 79213+EC 147+REX 6
6:16 AM 9h28 Innsbruck Hbf 3:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $34 1 One-way 2 transfers - 79213+EC 202+REX 6
6:16 AM 10h58 Innsbruck Hbf 5:14 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $34 1 One-way 2 transfers - RJX13479+REX 6
2:56 PM 5h48 Innsbruck Hbf 8:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30 PM 14h45 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 1:15 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy $74 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:45 PM 10h16 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 12:01 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy $80 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30 PM 25h00 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 11:30 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) $155 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Bratislava:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Innsbruck to Bratislava costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 24m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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