How to travel from Prague to Bratislava

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Travel Information from Prague to Bratislava

Distance180 miles (291 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$12 - $11
Cheapest modeBus • $11 (€10) • 3 h 59 min
Fastest modeBus • $11 (€10) • 3 h 59 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Regiojet

Take a train or bus to travel 180 miles (291 km) from Prague to Bratislava. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Regiojet among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Prague to Bratislava.

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from Prague to Bratislava

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

Our recommendation

train

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

RegiojetRJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)
07:16AM4h10
Prague hlavní nádraží
11:26AMBratislava hlavná stanica
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RegiojetRJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)
07:16AM4h10
Prague hlavní nádraží
11:26AMBratislava hlavná stanica
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Express Busline0
10:30AM4h00
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
02:30PMBratislava
$391One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegiojetRJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)
07:01AM4h25
Praha-Zahradní Město
11:26AMBratislava hlavná stanica
$211One-way
0 transfers
RegiojetRJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava)
11:16AM4h10
Prague hlavní nádraží
03:26PMBratislava hlavná stanica
$251One-way
0 transfers
RegiojetRJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava)
11:01AM4h25
Praha-Zahradní Město
03:26PMBratislava hlavná stanica
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:35AM5h00
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
03:35PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$261One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Prague -> Budapest)
09:30AM4h15
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
01:45PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM4h35
Praha, Roztyly
03:35PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$261One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Prague to Bratislava

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Prague to Bratislava, 70,28% 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 Prague 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 Prague 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 Prague to Bratislava.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Prague to Bratislava: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Bratislava from Prague is by taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€10).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Prague to Bratislava:

Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().

Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $12 (€11) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Prague to Bratislava is by bus, which takes on average 3 h 59 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Train takes 4 h 10 min on average.

Bratislava is approximately 180 miles (291 km) away from Prague.

The average frequency per day from Prague to Bratislava is:

  • 42 buses per day.
  • 16 flights a day.
  • 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Prague to Bratislava as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Bratislava:

  • Buses mostly depart from Prague, Central Train Station and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Prague to Bratislava:

  • You can travel to Bratislava from Prague by bus with FlixBus, Infobus, Ourbus, DMD Group, Turancar, Korona Travel, A-Express, Slovak Lines Express or Union Ivkoni - Unibus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€10) with FlixBus from Prague to Bratislava.
  • You can take a train from Prague to Bratislava with Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or České dráhy. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€11) with Regiojet from Prague to Bratislava.

Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Bratislava with the following travel companies:

  • Direct buses with FlixBus, Infobus, DMD Group, Turancar, Slovak Lines Express or Union Ivkoni - Unibus with 21 direct buses per day.
  • Direct trains with Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or České dráhy with 7 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bratislava as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Prague and Bratislava.

Omio customers who travel from Prague to Bratislava often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Vienna International Airport or 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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