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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Salzburg to Bratislava:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Bratislava costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $101 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€36). The journey takes 4h 5m versus 3h 57m 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 Salzburg to Bratislava
How to get from Salzburg to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:00 AM5h25Salzburg, P+R Süd6:25 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:00 AM5h25Salzburg, P+R Süd6:25 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RJX199176:07 PM3h19Salzburg Hbf9:26 PMBratislava-Petržalka$691One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX13483+
REX 69:07 PM3h37Salzburg Hbf12:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$341One-way1 transfer
RJX19937+
S 6010:07 PM3h54Salzburg Hbf2:01 AMBratislava-Petržalka$341One-way1 transfer
IC 406+
REX 68:30 PM4h14Salzburg Hbf12:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 AM6h50Salzburg, P+R Süd7:50 AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Bratislava:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Bratislava costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Euroticket.
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