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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Banská Bystrica
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Banská Bystrica among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, while a bus costs an average of $51.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Banská Bystrica:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Banská Bystrica costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Banská Bystrica take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€27) compared to roughly $81 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€40). The journey takes 4h 46m versus 2h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Banská Bystrica
How to get from Vienna to Banská Bystrica by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Banská Bystrica is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Brno -> Olomouc)6:39 AM6h38Vienna Hbf1:17 PMVrútky station$231One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Brno -> Olomouc)6:39 AM6h38Vienna Hbf1:17 PMVrútky station$231One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- EX 609+
R 935+
REX 86:14 AM5h11Vienna Hbf11:25 AMželezničná stanica Banská Bystrica$281One-way2 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Brno -> Olomouc)6:39 AM7h10Vienna Hbf1:49 PMRužomberok station$231One-way2 transfers
- RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Brno -> Olomouc)6:39 AM7h30Vienna Hbf2:09 PMBanská Bystrica$261One-way2 transfers
- RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Brno -> Ostrava)5:36 PM9h27Vienna Hbf3:03 AMVrútky station$261One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 AM7h05Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:10 PMBanská Bystrica$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM7h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:50 AMBanská Bystrica$371One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 PM9h25Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz1:50 AMBanská Bystrica$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Banská Bystrica:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Banská Bystrica costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Banská Bystrica take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Banská Bystrica as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in železničná stanica Banská Bystrica.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Banská Bystrica by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Regionalzug, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB to go to Banská Bystrica by train.
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