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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $108 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $108, while a train costs an average of $691.
Distance: 917 miles (1477 km)
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$108 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $691 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 34h 55m Average total duration 34h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 51m Average total duration 31h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bratislava:
A flight is $71 (€58) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Bratislava costing on average $179 (€145).
A flight is $584 (€472) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bratislava costing on average $691 (€559).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 31h 51m.
Bus takes on average 34h 55m.
You'll arrive about 17h 36m sooner (2h 28m by flight vs 20h 4m by car) and save roughly $29 (€23) compared to fuel and tolls ($108 (€87) vs $137 (€111)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Bratislava
How to get from Manchester to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM37h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:05 AMBratislava, Most SNP$1551One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM37h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:05 AMBratislava, Most SNP$1551One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM36h43Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:33 AMBratislava, Einsteinova$1841One-way3 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM37h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:15 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$1551One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM37h37Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:36 PMBratislava, Einsteinova$1621One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM37h41Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:40 PMBratislava, Most SNP$1621One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bratislava:
A flight is $71 (€58) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Bratislava costing on average $179 (€145).
A flight is $584 (€472) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bratislava costing on average $691 (€559).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 31h 51m.
Bus takes on average 34h 55m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bratislava as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with Buzz, Ryanair to go to Bratislava by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Buzz.
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