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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport 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. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a ferry costs an average of $47.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $47 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Vienna International Airport to Bratislava:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava costing on average $26 (€22).
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 53m versus 44m 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 Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
How to get from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Vienna -> Bratislava)8:15 PM0h55Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal9:10 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Vienna -> Bratislava)8:15 PM0h55Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal9:10 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus10:00 PM0h41Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal10:41 PMBratislava, Einsteinova$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- REX 7+
RJX 1678:16 PM1h10Vienna Airport9:26 PMBratislava-Petržalka$111One-way1 transfer - REX 7 · REX 64:16 PM1h28Vienna Airport5:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$261One-way1 transfer
- REX 7 · REX 63:16 PM1h28Vienna Airport4:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$261One-way1 transfer
- (Vienna -> Bratislava)11:25 PM0h55Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal12:20 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$81One-way0 transfers
- (Vienna -> Bratislava)9:25 PM0h55Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal10:20 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$81One-way0 transfers
- (Vienna -> Bratislava)7:25 PM0h55Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal8:20 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava costing on average $26 (€22).
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 147 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna International Airport and Bratislava as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Twin City Liner to go to Bratislava by ferry.
- Travel with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Slovak Lines, Slovak Lines Express, LeviTour, GoOpti, Infobus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Twin City Liner.
- 147 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Slovak Lines, Slovak Lines Express, LeviTour, GoOpti, Infobus.
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