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Compare train and bus for Munich to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 40m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$116 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Munich to Bratislava:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Bratislava costing on average $116 (€95).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Bratislava
How to get from Munich to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
304988:15 AM7h20Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:35 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
304988:15 AM7h20Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:35 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 211 · RJX 199174:22 PM5h04Munich Ost9:26 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1171One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 213 · RJX 19919 · REX 77736:15 PM5h29Munich Hbf11:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$551One-way2 transfers
IC 406 · REX 77776:27 PM6h17Munich Hbf12:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$681One-way1 transfer
EC 1219 · REX 25386:21 PM5h49Munich Hbf12:10 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:10 PM6h51Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:01 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$511One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 AM6h25München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)1:15 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$521One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:20 AM6h55Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)1:15 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$521One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Bratislava:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Bratislava costing on average $116 (€95).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Bratislava, Einsteinova.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Interbus, Eurobus SK to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bratislava by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Interbus, Eurobus SK.
- 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
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