Vienna to Bratislava by bus, train, flight, taxi from EUR 6

Vienna to Bratislava Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	GoOpti	Standard AC	00:00	01:15	$141.95
Bus	Slovak Lines	Regular	01:00	01:45	$10.48
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	01:25	02:06	$11.19
Bus	GoOpti	Standard AC	01:45	03:00	$129.94
Bus	GoOpti	Standard AC	02:05	03:30	$149.59
Bus	Union Ivkoni International	Standard AC	02:30	04:00	$5.68
Bus	Union Ivkoni International	Standard AC	03:00	04:00	$5.68
Bus	Union Ivkoni International	Standard AC	03:30	05:00	$10.07
Bus	GoOpti	Standard AC	03:50	04:45	$140.86
Bus	GoOpti	Standard AC	04:10	05:05	$158.33
Bus	GoOpti	Standard AC	04:30	05:25	$143.59
Train	Slovak Rail	Europa Express 2nd Class	04:49	05:44	$11.27
Bus	GoOpti	Standard AC	05:05	06:35	$223.85
Bus	GoOpti	Standard AC	05:25	06:35	$188.90
Train	Slovak Rail	Europa Express 2nd Class	05:42	06:41	$11.27
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	06:00	07:26	$7.84
Flight	Wizz Air Malta	Economy	06:20	15:25	$202.54
Bus	RegioJet	Standard	06:39	13:45	$14.58
Flight	Ethiopian Airlines	Economy	06:55	19:15	$238.35
Bus	GoOpti	Standard AC	07:15	08:10	$139.77

Transportation from Vienna to Bratislava

Facts about the transport from Vienna to Bratislava

Cheapest Transport	$8
Fastest Transport	44m
Earliest Departure	1:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Departures per day	295
Distance	37 kilometers
Transport Companies	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines, RegioJet, Slovak Lines, Slovak Lines Express Regional, Slovak Rail

Popular Routes

How to get from Vienna to Bratislava

Travelling between Vienna and Bratislava is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 305.88 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 6.93.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Bratislava?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 24 hours to travel between Vienna and Bratislava depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Vienna and Bratislava. Train will bring you to your destination in 44m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 15m to reach Bratislava.

How much does it cost to get from Vienna to Bratislava?

Travelling between Vienna and Bratislava can be as cheap as USD 6.93 if you opt for a RegioJet bus and as expensive as USD 305.88 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Vienna and Bratislava ?

245 from Vienna to Bratislava starting from 01:00 Vienna Airport Bus Station until 23:59 Vienna Airport Bus Station
46 from Vienna to Bratislava starting from 04:41 Vienna Central Railway Station until 23:49 Vienna Grillgasse
4 from Vienna to Bratislava starting from 00:00 Vienna Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Vienna Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Vienna to Bratislava.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Vienna to Bratislava overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Vienna and Bratislava

FlixBus, RegioJet, Slovak Lines, Slovak Lines Express Regional

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Vienna and Bratislava

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Vienna to Bratislava