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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $69, while a bus costs an average of $209.
Distance: 1154 miles (1858 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$209 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $466 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
37h 50m Average total duration 37h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Bratislava:
A flight is $140 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Bratislava costing on average $209.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 37h 50m.
Tickets start at around $209 compared to roughly $466 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $258. The journey takes 37h 20m versus 24h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Bratislava
How to get from Madrid to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM40h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:15 AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$1841One-way3 transfers
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- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM40h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:15 AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$1841One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM38h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:05 AMBratislava, Most SNP$2041One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM44h51Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:26 PMBratislava, Einsteinova$1861One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM39h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:30 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$1921One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM40h46Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:41 AMBratislava, Einsteinova$1941One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Bratislava:
A flight is $140 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Bratislava costing on average $209.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 37h 50m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Bratislava, Einsteinova.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Bratislava by flight.
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