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Compare train and bus for Olomouc to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olomouc to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, while a bus costs an average of €24.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Olomouc to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Olomouc to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Olomouc to Bratislava:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Olomouc to Bratislava costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €37. The journey takes 3h 11m versus 2h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Olomouc to Bratislava
How to get from Olomouc to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Olomouc to Bratislava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 802 · EC 2837:08 PM 2h54 Olomouc hlavní nádraží 10:02 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
R 802 · EC 2837:08 PM 2h54 Olomouc hlavní nádraží 10:02 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
R 802 · EC 2837:08 PM 2h54 Olomouc hlavní nádraží 10:02 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
R 804 · rj 1755:08 PM 2h54 Olomouc hlavní nádraží 8:02 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
Sp 2024 · EC 1312:05 PM 3h02 Olomouc hlavní nádraží 5:07 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica €10 1 One-way 1 transfer
R 808 · EC 2791:05 PM 2h57 Olomouc hlavní nádraží 4:02 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica €12 1 One-way 1 transfer
(Frýdek-Místek -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)8:00 PM 7h15 Olomouc, hlavní nádraží 3:15 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €14 1 One-way 1 transfer
(Ostrava -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)9:00 AM 4h45 Olomouc, hlavní nádraží 1:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €14 1 One-way 1 transfer
(Cracow -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Bratislava)2:55 AM 7h25 Olomouc, hlavní nádraží 10:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Olomouc to Bratislava:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Olomouc to Bratislava costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Olomouc and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Olomouc hlavní nádraží and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
- Buses mostly depart from Olomouc, Bus Station and arrive in Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik).
- Travel with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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