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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 $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. 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 $8, while a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m 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.
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 $29.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43. The journey takes 3h 8m 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.
LE12178:54 AM3h13Olomouc hlavní nádraží12:07 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$91One-way0 transfers
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LE12178:54 AM3h13Olomouc hlavní nádraží12:07 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$91One-way0 transfers
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LE12194:48 PM3h09Olomouc hlavní nádraží7:57 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
(Ostrava -> Brno) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)7:30 AM4h24Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M)11:54 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$151One-way1 transfer
(Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava)6:00 PM3h47Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M)9:47 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$191One-way1 transfer
LE12194:48 PM3h31Olomouc hlavní nádraží8:19 PMBratislava-Petržalka$201One-way0 transfers
(Frýdek-Místek -> Brno) · (Prague -> Split)5:00 PM4h30Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M)9:30 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$181One-way1 transfer
(Frýdek-Místek -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)8:00 PM7h15Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M)3:15 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$201One-way1 transfer
(Cracow -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Bratislava)2:55 AM7h25Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M)10:20 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$221One-way1 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 $18.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 14 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, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Leo Express, ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy, ÖBB, RegioJet a.s. to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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