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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. 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 bus costs an average of $70, while a train costs an average of $177.
Distance: 400 miles (645 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$177 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price | $253 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 44m Average total duration 14h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bratislava:
A bus is $35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $105.
A bus is $108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $177.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 14h 44m.
Tickets start at around $177 compared to roughly $253 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76. The journey takes 8h 52m 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 · FlixBus6:20 PM17h15Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)11:35 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$711One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM17h15Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)11:35 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$711One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM12h43Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:33 AMBratislava, Einsteinova$711One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM12h47Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:37 AMBratislava, Most SNP$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM12h52Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:42 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM13h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:55 AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bratislava:
A bus is $35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $105.
A bus is $108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $177.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 14h 44m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Wizz Air to go to Bratislava by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Bratislava by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.
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