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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 42m. 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 bus costs an average of $57, while a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 272 miles (438 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Bratislava:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Bratislava costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 24m.
Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $135 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61. The journey takes 6h 12m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:40 PM7h50Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße7:30 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:40 PM7h50Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße7:30 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- RJX 186+
REX 69:58 AM5h46Innsbruck Hbf3:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1191One-way1 transfer
Other options
79213+REX 6+
EC 1456:16 AM7h28Innsbruck Hbf1:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1011One-way2 transfers- 79213+REX 6+EC 1476:16 AM9h28Innsbruck Hbf3:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1011One-way2 transfers
- 79213+REX 6+EC 1496:16 AM11h28Innsbruck Hbf5:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1011One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM9h35Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße9:15 AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM11h15Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße11:35 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$871One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM10h05Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße6:25 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$901One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Bratislava:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Innsbruck to Bratislava costing on average $88.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
- Around 16 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 FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | S-Bahn to go to Bratislava by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet.
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