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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $66, while a train costs an average of $158.
Distance: 400 miles (645 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$158 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $245 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bratislava:
A flight is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $80.
A flight is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $158.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 24m.
Bus takes on average 13h 7m.
Tickets start at around $158 compared to roughly $245 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87. The journey takes 8h 54m versus 8h 11m 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 Zurich to Bratislava
How to get from Zurich to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM15h30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:35 AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$861One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM15h30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:35 AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$861One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM12h43Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:33 AMBratislava, Einsteinova$1171One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM13h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:55 AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$1021One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM15h15Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:20 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$1161One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM15h01Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:06 AMBratislava, Einsteinova$1171One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bratislava:
A flight is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $80.
A flight is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $158.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 24m.
Bus takes on average 13h 7m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Bratislava as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Malta Air, Buzz to go to Bratislava by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
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