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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 prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 272 miles (438 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m 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 |
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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 $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Bratislava costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
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.
RJX19937+
REX 87:58 PM5h46Innsbruck Hbf1:44 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
RJX19937+
REX 87:58 PM5h46Innsbruck Hbf1:44 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJX199173:58 PM5h28Innsbruck Hbf9:26 PMBratislava-Petržalka$681One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX19919+
REX 85:58 PM6h12Innsbruck Hbf12:10 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$451One-way1 transfer
RJX19961+
IC 749+
REX 84:56 PM6h16Innsbruck Hbf11:12 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$451One-way2 transfers
RJX13483+
IC 843+
REX 86:56 PM6h48Innsbruck Hbf1:44 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$451One-way2 transfers
FlixBus11:40 PM7h50Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße7:30 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM10h15Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße6:00 PMBratislava, Most SNP$551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM10h16Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße12:01 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Bratislava:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Bratislava costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | S-Bahn to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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