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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Vienna to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. 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 $18, while a ferry costs an average of $46.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $46 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 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 to Bratislava:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bratislava costing on average $22.
A bus is $28 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Vienna to Bratislava costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20. The journey takes 1h 17m versus 1h 5m 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 to Bratislava
How to get from Vienna to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:25 AM1h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)10:00 AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$61One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus8:25 AM1h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)10:00 AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RJX199178:42 PM0h44Vienna Hbf9:26 PMBratislava-Petržalka$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
(Vienna -> Brno) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)6:45 AM5h09Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz11:54 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$191One-way1 transfer- REX 63:40 AM0h45Vienna Hbf4:25 AMBratislava-Petržalka$231One-way0 transfers
- REX 66:15 AM0h55Vienna Hbf7:10 AMBratislava-Petržalka$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:15 PM1h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:55 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:20 PM1h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:00 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:55 PM1h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)3:35 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$61One-way0 transfers
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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.
Trains from Vienna to Bratislava | Buses from Vienna to Bratislava | Return trips from Bratislava to Vienna
Vienna to Bratislava Travel Comparison
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bratislava:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bratislava costing on average $22.
A bus is $28 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Vienna to Bratislava costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 182 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Bratislava as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Ferries mostly depart from Wien Schwedenplatz and arrive in Bratislava Passenger Terminal.
- Travel with FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express a.s., Slovak Lines, Slovak Lines Express, GoOpti, LeviTour, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, LikeBus, LikeBus, Euroticket 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.
- 182 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express a.s., Slovak Lines, Slovak Lines Express, GoOpti, LeviTour, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, LikeBus, LikeBus, Euroticket.
- 6 direct trains per day with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Twin City Liner.
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