How to travel from Salzburg to Bratislava

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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 prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 189 miles (305 km)

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Driving

$65

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$52

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$100

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4h 35m

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4h 5m

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5h 49m

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5h 19m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Bratislava is a bus with an average price of $52 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Bratislava:

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Bratislava costing on average $65 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Bratislava is by train with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Salzburg and Bratislava including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Bratislava among Omio's users.

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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.

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 843+ÖBB | S-BahnS 60
    9:11 PM4h50
    Salzburg Hbf
    2:01 AMBratislava-Petržalka
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 843+ÖBB | S-BahnS 60
    9:11 PM4h50
    Salzburg Hbf
    2:01 AMBratislava-Petržalka
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ÖBBRJX 167
    6:07 PM3h19
    Salzburg Hbf
    9:26 PMBratislava-Petržalka
    $961One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 845 · RJ 821+ÖBB | REXREX 6
    10:11 PM8h59
    Salzburg Hbf
    7:10 AMBratislava-Petržalka
    $341One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 547+ÖBB | REXREX 6
    8:11 AM4h33
    Salzburg Hbf
    12:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 406+ÖBB | REXREX 6
    8:30 PM4h14
    Salzburg Hbf
    12:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 AM5h25
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    6:25 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

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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 options to travel between Salzburg and Bratislava including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Bratislava is a bus with an average price of $52 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Bratislava:

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Bratislava costing on average $65 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Bratislava is by train with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 19m.

The distance from Salzburg to Bratislava is approximately 189 miles (305 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Bratislava is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Bratislava:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Bratislava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket to go to Bratislava by bus.
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Bratislava with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Bratislava often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Vienna International Airport, 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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