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Travel Information to Bratislava from Salzburg

Distance188 miles (304 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$28 - $31
Cheapest modeBus • $28 (€25) • 4 h 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $31 (€28) • 3 h 37 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or ÖBB

Travel 188 miles (304 km) by train or bus to Bratislava from Salzburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or ÖBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Salzburg to Bratislava.

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from Salzburg to Bratislava

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

Our recommendation

train

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

ÖBBRJX 763+ÖBB | REXREX 6
08:07AM3h37
Salzburg Hbf
11:44AMBratislava-Petržalka
$661One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

ÖBB | InterCityIC 1243+ÖBB | S-BahnS 60
09:11PM4h50
Salzburg Hbf
02:01AMBratislava-Petržalka
$441One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ÖBBRJX 167
06:07PM3h19
Salzburg Hbf
09:26PMBratislava-Petržalka
$1181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | InterCityIC 549+ÖBB | REXREX 6
09:11AM4h33
Salzburg Hbf
01:44PMBratislava-Petržalka
$661One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | InterCityIC 60406+ÖBB | REXREX 6
08:30PM4h14
Salzburg Hbf
12:44AMBratislava-Petržalka
$491One-way
1 transfer
ÖBBRJX 661+ÖBB | REXREX 6
07:07PM3h37
Salzburg Hbf
10:44PMBratislava-Petržalka
$661One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:05AM11h20
Salzburg, P+R Süd
09:25PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:20PM12h40
Salzburg, P+R Süd
12:00PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$751One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:05AM11h55
Salzburg, P+R Süd
06:00PMBratislava, Most SNP
$761One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Salzburg to Bratislava

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Salzburg to Bratislava, 77,78% 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Bratislava.

FAQs

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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Bratislava is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $28 (€25) compared to other travel options to Bratislava:

Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $31 (€28).

The fastest way to get to Bratislava from Salzburg is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 37 min.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Getting to Bratislava by bus takes 4 h 55 min on average.

The distance from Salzburg to Bratislava is approximately 188 miles (304 km).

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Bratislava is:

  • 5 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Bratislava:

  • Buses most often depart from Salzburg at Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Bratislava at Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.

The following travel companies offer services from Salzburg to Bratislava:

  • FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh can get you to Bratislava by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Salzburg to Bratislava for $28 (€25) on Omio.
  • ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) can get you to Bratislava by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with ÖBB | Railjet from Salzburg to Bratislava for $31 (€28) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Salzburg to Bratislava with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to Bratislava with FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.

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

Looking to extend your trip from Salzburg to Bratislava? Many Omio customers who go from Salzburg to Bratislava usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Vienna International Airport or Schwechat. If you're looking to explore Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Vienna International Airport or Schwechat from Bratislava, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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