How to travel from Munich to Bratislava

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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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$118

Average price

$47

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$91

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6h 10m

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5h 40m

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7h 21m

Average total duration

6h 51m

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5h 26m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Bratislava is a bus with an average price of $47 (€38).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Bratislava is by train with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Munich and Bratislava including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Munich to Bratislava among Omio's users.

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from Munich to Bratislava

How to get from Munich to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Munich to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM6h51
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    12:01 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM6h51
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    12:01 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:50 AM6h25
    München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)
    1:15 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Westbahn963+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 202+ÖBB | REXREX 6
    9:47 AM7h27
    Munich Hbf
    5:14 PMBratislava-Petržalka
    $1591One-way
    2 transfers
  • Westbahn961+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 147+ÖBB | REXREX 6
    7:48 AM7h56
    Munich Hbf
    3:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka
    $1591One-way
    2 transfers
  • Westbahn965+ÖBB | REXREX 6+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 100
    11:45 AM7h59
    Munich Hbf
    7:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka
    $1591One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM6h55
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:00 PMBratislava, Most SNP
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM7h10
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:15 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 AM6h55
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    1:15 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Munich to Bratislava

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Munich to Bratislava, 65,43% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Munich to Bratislava and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Bratislava

Travel to Bratislava easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Bratislava.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Munich and Bratislava including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Bratislava is a bus with an average price of $47 (€38).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Bratislava is by train with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 51m.

The distance from Munich to Bratislava is approximately 254 miles (410 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Bratislava is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Bratislava:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Bratislava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Bratislava with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Interbus, Eurobus SK.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Bratislava often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Vienna International Airport, Schwechat. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bratislava and these popular destinations at a great price.
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