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Compare train and bus for Nuremberg to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 50m. 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 $36, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$84 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 Nuremberg to Bratislava:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Bratislava costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Nuremberg to Bratislava
How to get from Nuremberg to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:40 AM8h00Nürnberg, ZOB9:40 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:40 AM8h00Nürnberg, ZOB9:40 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 1225 · REX 25322:35 PM6h35Nuremberg Hbf9:10 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$1111One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 509 · RJX 261 · Os 76353:55 PM6h49Nuremberg Hbf10:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$691One-way2 transfers
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)1:10 AM10h44Nürnberg, ZOB11:54 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$701One-way1 transfer
ICE 623 · RJX 69 · Os 76312:01 PM6h43Nuremberg Hbf8:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$871One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM9h50Nürnberg, ZOB3:35 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 AM9h56Nürnberg, ZOB2:36 PMBratislava, Einsteinova$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 AM10h00Nürnberg, ZOB2:40 PMBratislava, Most SNP$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Bratislava:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Bratislava costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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