How to travel from Zurich to Bratislava

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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 prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $65.

Distance: 400 miles (645 km)

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$179

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$76

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$71

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9h 23m

Average total duration

8h 53m

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13h 20m

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4h 25m

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1h 25m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Wizz Air

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from Zurich to Bratislava

How to get from Zurich to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Zurich to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Regiojet(Zürich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
08:50PM16h55
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
01:45PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$741One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:50PM14h50
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
06:40AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)
$721One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:50PM14h21
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
06:11AMBratislava, Einsteinova
$821One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:50PM14h25
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
06:15AMBratislava, Most SNP
$791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:50PM14h30
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
06:20AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:30AM16h31
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
12:01AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$1131One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Bratislava

Travel to Bratislava easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Bratislava.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Bratislava including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Bratislava is a flight with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bratislava:

A flight is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $51 (€41).

A flight is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $65 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Bratislava is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 54m.

Bus takes on average 14h 1m.

The distance from Zurich to Bratislava is approximately 400 miles (645 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Bratislava is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Bratislava:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Bratislava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Wizz Air to go to Bratislava by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Bratislava by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bratislava by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Bratislava with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Bratislava often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Vienna International Airport, Schwechat. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bratislava and these popular destinations at a great price.
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