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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 prices starting from $51. 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 bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 400 miles (645 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$197 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $250 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bratislava:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $90 (€74).
A bus is $120 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $197 (€160).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 52m.
Bus takes on average 12h 52m.
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 · FlixBus3:50 PM14h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:40 AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$601One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM14h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:40 AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- EC 193 · RJX 261 · Os 76351:32 PM9h12Zurich HB10:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1231One-way2 transfers
Other options
- EC 191 · RJX 69 · Os 763111:32 AM9h12Zurich HB8:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1601One-way2 transfers
- EC 99 · RJX 67 · Os 76279:32 AM9h12Zurich HB6:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1841One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM15h01Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:06 AMBratislava, Einsteinova$651One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM15h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:10 AMBratislava, Most SNP$651One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM20h16Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:36 PMBratislava, Einsteinova$651One-way2 transfers
DE4318 · DE4357+
FR 573411:20 AM12h00Zurich Airport11:20 PMBratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport$4321One-way2 transfers- DE4312 · DE4357+FR 57348:00 AM15h20Zurich Airport11:20 PMBratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport$4391One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bratislava:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $90 (€74).
A bus is $120 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bratislava costing on average $197 (€160).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 52m.
Bus takes on average 12h 52m.
- Around 9 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.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with Wizz Air to go to Bratislava by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Bratislava by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.
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