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Compare train and bus for Passau to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Passau to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, while a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$46 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Passau to Bratislava:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Passau to Bratislava costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 5h 0m versus 3h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Passau to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Passau to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:10 AM6h26Passau1:36 PMBratislava$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:10 AM6h26Passau1:36 PMBratislava$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:10 AM6h05Passau4:15 PMBratislava$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:10 AM6h05Passau5:15 PMBratislava$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Passau to Bratislava:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Passau to Bratislava costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Passau and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Passau, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Bratislava, Most SNP.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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