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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 7m. 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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$65 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX 61+
REX 69:07 AM3h37Salzburg Hbf12:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$691One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus1:00 AM5h25Salzburg, P+R Süd6:25 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RJX 61+
REX 69:07 AM3h37Salzburg Hbf12:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$691One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 547+
REX 68:11 AM4h33Salzburg Hbf12:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$691One-way1 transfer
RJX 265+
REX 68:07 AM3h37Salzburg Hbf11:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$911One-way1 transfer
IC 549+
REX 69:11 AM4h33Salzburg Hbf1:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$911One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Bratislava:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Bratislava costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Bratislava by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.
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