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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 prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava costing on average $32 (€26).
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 14m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 15m.
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)11:25 PM0h55Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal12:20 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Vienna -> Bratislava)11:25 PM0h55Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal12:20 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:00 PM0h41Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal10:41 PMBratislava, Einsteinova$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 856+
REX 64:02 PM1h42Vienna Airport5:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$221One-way1 transfer
RJ 858+
REX 62:02 PM1h42Vienna Airport3:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$221One-way1 transfer
RJX 168+
REX 63:02 PM1h42Vienna Airport4:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$221One-way1 transfer
(Vienna -> Bratislava)9:25 PM0h55Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal10:20 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$91One-way0 transfers
(Vienna -> Bratislava)8:15 PM0h55Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal9:10 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$91One-way0 transfers
10280711:35 PM0h45Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal12:20 AMBratislava, Hlavná stanica$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava costing on average $32 (€26).
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 14m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 121 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Slovak Lines Express a.s., FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express, Slovak Lines, LeviTour, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Bratislava by train.
- 121 direct buses per day with Slovak Lines Express a.s., FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express, Slovak Lines, LeviTour, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar.
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