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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 $32. 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 $32, 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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$118 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $91 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 $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Bratislava costing on average $118 (€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.
FlixBus5:10 PM6h51Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:01 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:10 PM6h51Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:01 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus6:50 AM6h25München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)1:15 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
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EC 202+
REX 69:47 AM7h27Munich Hbf5:14 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1591One-way2 transfers
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EC 147+
REX 67:48 AM7h56Munich Hbf3:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1591One-way2 transfers
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REX 6+
EC 10011:45 AM7h59Munich Hbf7:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1591One-way2 transfers
FlixBus11:05 AM6h55Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:00 PMBratislava, Most SNP$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:05 AM7h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:15 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:20 AM6h55Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)1:15 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Bratislava:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Bratislava costing on average $118 (€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 Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Interbus, Eurobus SK to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Interbus, Eurobus SK.
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