How to get from Vienna to Bratislava
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Bratislava. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 46m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 57 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €5, on Wed, Sep 9.
57 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Reading date not recorded | 2h 46m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 41mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Reading date not recorded2h 46m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Sep 941m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Bratislava: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna International → Parndorf Designer Outlettrain
City Airport Train·49m - 2Parndorf Designer Outlet → Bratislava M. R. ŠtefánikbusAirport shuttle bus·1h 01m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Vienna to Bratislava
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€120Departures from Vienna to Bratislava
FlixBus runs 194 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 194 | 00:00 | 23:45 |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
City Airport TrainVienna International-Parndorf Designer OutletBook →Airport shuttle busParndorf Designer Outlet-Bratislava M. R. ŠtefánikBook →
ÖBBVienna-Bad Deutsch-AltenburgBook →
FlixBusVienna International-BratislavaBook →On this route you travel with City Airport Train, Airport shuttle bus, ÖBB, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Bratislava works
Start with a City Airport Train train from Vienna to Parndorf Designer Outlet, about 49 min. Transfer in Parndorf Designer Outlet and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Bratislava (1h 1m). In total it's roughly €15 over 2h 46m, 1 transfer.
Vienna to Bratislava: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Bratislava?
The most useful route takes about 2h 46m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Bratislava from Vienna?
About 57 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Bratislava cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €7 to €16. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Vienna to Bratislava?
On this route you travel with City Airport Train, Airport shuttle bus, ÖBB, FlixBus.
Can you get from Vienna to Bratislava without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bratislava?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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