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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 bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 36h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $468.
Distance: 1154 miles (1858 km)
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$170 Average price Cheapest | $468 Average price |
36h 53m Average total duration Fastest 36h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48h 46m Average total duration 48h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.
- 3:40 PM41h20Madrid9:00 AMBratislava$1451One-way0 transfers
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- 3:40 PM41h20Madrid9:00 AMBratislava$1451One-way0 transfers
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- 3:40 PM41h20Madrid9:00 AMBratislava$1451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:25 PM55h00Madrid5:25 AMBratislava$1761One-way0 transfers
- 7:25 PM45h35Madrid5:00 PMBratislava$1971One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Bratislava:
A bus is $406 (€326) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Bratislava costing on average $468 (€376).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 48h 16m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Bratislava by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Bratislava by train.
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