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4.6Travel Information between Vienna and Bratislava
 Distance | 33 miles (54 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or ferry |
 Ticket price range | $7 - $45 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $7 (€6) • 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $20 (€18) • 44 min |
 Popular travel companies | Slovak Lines Express, Twin City Liner or ÖBB | REX |
Take a train, bus or ferry to travel 33 miles (54 km) between Vienna and Bratislava. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Slovak Lines Express, Twin City Liner or ÖBB | REX among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry or train from Vienna to Bratislava.
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The best way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Vienna to Bratislava
A number of different transport services are available between the two cities: trains depart for Bratislava at regular intervals. Buses operated by a number of bus companies are also available between the two cities, frequently arriving in Vienna at half past the hour. On occasion, there are two-hour intervals between bus arrivals. The journey between the two cities can be slightly shorter by bus; however, trains are faster on average. Local buses that terminate in Bratislava can be found in the heart of Vienna. Usually, the trains and buses which leave Vienna depart from the city’s main stations to arrive at Bratislava’s main terminals.
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What is the best way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava?
Cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava. Buses traveling from Vienna to Bratislava depart from Vienna's Erdberg bus station and take approximately 50 minutes to arrive at either Bratislava's Novy Most or Einsteinova bus station. Buses are approximately €5 cheaper than taking the train on average. Over a hundred buses travel from Vienna to Bratislava every day.
Fastest way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava
Taking the bus is the fastest way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava. Buses traveling from Vienna to Bratislava depart from Vienna's Erdberg bus station and takes as little as 50 minutes to arrive at either Bratislava's Novy Most or Einsteinova bus station. Over a hundred buses travel from Vienna to Bratislava every day, with the first departing Vienna at 6:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel directly from Vienna to Bratislava include Flixbus, Eurolines, RegioJet, Slovak Lines Express, and Turancar.
Most popular way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava. Taking a bus can be 10 minutes faster than taking the train; however, almost all trains take approximately 1 hour. Some buses take up to 2 hours to travel from Vienna to Bratislava. Buses are €5 cheaper on average compared to traveling from Vienna to Bratislava by train. Both buses and trains are attractive options for people traveling from Vienna to Bratislava.
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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Bratislava
Travel to Bratislava easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Bratislava.
There are 3 options to travel to Bratislava from Vienna including taking a train, bus or ferry.
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bratislava is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Bratislava:
Taking a bus costs $39 (€35) less than taking a ferry, which average ticket prices of $45 (€41).
Taking a bus costs $14 (€12) less than taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Bratislava from Vienna is by train with an average travel time of 44 min.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 45 min.
Ferry takes on average 1 h 15 min.
The Vienna to Bratislava distance is around 33 miles (54 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Bratislava is:
- 209 buses a day.
- 1 ferry per day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Vienna to Bratislava as scheduled services by train, bus or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Bratislava:
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vienna to Bratislava:
- You can travel by bus from Vienna to Bratislava with Slovak Lines Express, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Vienna to Bratislava tickets for $6 (€5) on Omio.
- You can take a ferry from Vienna to Bratislava with Twin City Liner. Cheap tickets can be found for $45 (€41) with Twin City Liner from Vienna to Bratislava.
- You can go to Bratislava from Vienna by train with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn or ÖBB | Railjet. You'll see cheap train tickets for $16 (€14) with ÖBB from Vienna to Bratislava on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Bratislava with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Slovak Lines Express, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 206 direct buses per day.
- Direct ferry available with Twin City Liner 1 direct ferry per day.
- Direct train available with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet or ÖBB 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bratislava as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Vienna to Bratislava.
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