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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 $22 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a ferry costs an average of $46.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $46 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Nitra
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Nitra, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Nitra:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Nitra costing on average $25 (€21).
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Vienna to Nitra costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Nitra take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€19) compared to roughly $57 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 2h 46m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
REX 8+
EX 623 · Os 18111:14 PM 2h54 Vienna 4:08 PM Nitra $15 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
REX 8+
EX 623 · Os 18111:14 PM 2h54 Vienna 4:08 PM Nitra $15 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus8:40 PM 2h30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 11:10 PM Nitra, Autobusová Stanica $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
REX 8+
EX 627 · Os 18133:14 PM 2h54 Vienna 6:08 PM Nitra $15 1 One-way 2 transfers
REX 8+
EX 631 · Os 18155:14 PM 2h54 Vienna 8:08 PM Nitra $15 1 One-way 2 transfers
REX 8+
EX 607 · Os 18035:14 AM 2h54 Vienna 8:08 AM Nitra $15 1 One-way 2 transfers
70780310:00 PM 2h40 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal 12:40 AM Nitra, Autobusová Stanica $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
7078039:15 AM 2h55 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal 12:10 PM Nitra, Autobusová Stanica $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
7078039:30 PM 3h10 Vienna, Erdberg 12:40 AM Nitra, Autobusová Stanica $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Nitra:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Nitra costing on average $25 (€21).
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Vienna to Nitra costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Nitra take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 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 FlixBus, LeviTour, Slovak Lines Express to go to Nitra by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Nitra by train.
- Travel with Twin City Liner to go to Nitra by ferry.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, LeviTour, Slovak Lines Express.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Twin City Liner.
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