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Compare bus, ferry, and train for Schwechat to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Schwechat to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a ferry costs an average of $46.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $46 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Schwechat to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Schwechat to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schwechat to Bratislava:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schwechat to Bratislava costing on average $23 (€19).
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Schwechat to Bratislava costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $36 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€19). The journey takes 53m versus 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Schwechat to Bratislava
How to get from Schwechat to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schwechat to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Vienna -> Bratislava)8:15 PM 0h55 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal 9:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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(Vienna -> Bratislava)8:15 PM 0h55 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal 9:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus8:50 PM 0h41 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal 9:31 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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REX 7 · REX 67:16 AM 1h28 Vienna Airport 8:44 AM Bratislava-Petržalka $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
REX 7 · REX 611:16 AM 1h28 Vienna Airport 12:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
REX 7 · REX 62:16 PM 1h28 Vienna Airport 3:44 PM Bratislava-Petržalka $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
(Vienna -> Bratislava)3:25 PM 0h55 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal 4:20 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
(Vienna -> Bratislava)11:25 PM 0h55 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal 12:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
(Vienna -> Bratislava)2:50 PM 1h30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 4:20 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schwechat to Bratislava:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schwechat to Bratislava costing on average $23 (€19).
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Schwechat to Bratislava costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 147 buses per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schwechat and Bratislava as scheduled services by bus, ferry, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Airport and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Ferries mostly depart from Wien Schwedenplatz and arrive in Bratislava Passenger Terminal.
- Travel with FlixBus, Slovak Lines, LeviTour, GoOpti to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with Twin City Liner to go to Bratislava by ferry.
- 147 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Slovak Lines, LeviTour, GoOpti.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Twin City Liner.
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