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Compare bus and train for Vienna to Nitra
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Nitra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Nitra:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Nitra costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Nitra take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34. The journey takes 2h 42m versus 1h 56m 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 Nitra
How to get from Vienna to Nitra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Nitra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:05 AM2h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:40 AMNitra, Autobusová Stanica$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:05 AM2h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:40 AMNitra, Autobusová Stanica$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Twin City Liner8:30 AM1h15Wien Schwedenplatz9:45 AMBratislava Passenger Terminal$511One-way0 transfers
Other options
EX 623 · Os 1811+
REX 81:14 PM2h54Vienna Hbf4:08 PMNitra$231One-way2 transfers
EX 619 · Os 1809+
REX 811:14 AM2h54Vienna Hbf2:08 PMNitra$231One-way2 transfers
EX 621 · Os 5151+
REX 812:14 PM2h59Vienna Hbf3:13 PMNitra$231One-way2 transfers
FlixBus7:15 AM2h30Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz9:45 AMNitra, Autobusová Stanica$171One-way0 transfers
70780310:00 PM2h40Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal12:40 AMNitra, Autobusová Stanica$171One-way0 transfers
7078039:15 AM2h55Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal12:10 PMNitra, Autobusová Stanica$171One-way0 transfers
Twin City Liner12:30 PM1h15Wien Schwedenplatz1:45 PMBratislava Passenger Terminal$511One-way0 transfers
Twin City Liner4:30 PM1h15Wien Schwedenplatz5:45 PMBratislava Passenger Terminal$511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Nitra:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Nitra costing on average $26.
A bus is $23 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Vienna to Nitra costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Nitra take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Nitra as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Nitra.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Nitra, Autobusová Stanica.
- Ferries mostly depart from Wien Schwedenplatz and arrive in Bratislava Passenger Terminal.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX to go to Nitra by train.
- Travel with Twin City Liner to go to Nitra by ferry.
- Travel with LeviTour, FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express to go to Nitra by bus.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Twin City Liner.
- 5 direct buses per day with LeviTour, FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express.
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