How to get from Prague to Bratislava
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Prague to Bratislava by price and travel time.
- 291 km as the crow flies
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 16m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€433
Cheapest
4h 10m
direct
Bus
€18
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Bratislava. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 291 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 €14, on Mon, Oct 12.
291 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €147Checked Oct 19 | 3h 50m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 20m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€147Checked Oct 193h 50m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€9Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 20m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague 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.
- 1Praha hlavní nádraží → Bratislavabus
FlixBus·4h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Prague to Bratislava
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:45 and the last at 19:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 01:45 | 19:35 |
All departures
- 01:45
- 04:40
- 06:05
- 10:35
- 12:30
- 15:10
- 15:55
- 16:40
- 17:50
- 19:35
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusPraha hlavní nádraží-Bratislava, Vienna International-Bratislava M. R. ŠtefánikBook →
Austrian AirlinesPrague Václav Havel-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
Wizz AirPrague-KošiceSee live options and dates →
Wizz AirKošice-BratislavaSee live options and dates →
ÖBB RailjetPraha hlavní nádraží-Vienna, Vienna-BratislavaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, ÖBB Railjet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Bratislava works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Praha hlavní nádraží to Bratislava, about 4h 10m. In total it's roughly €18 over 4h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Bratislava: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Bratislava?
The most useful route takes about 4h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Prague to Bratislava?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:45 and the last at 19:35, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Bratislava?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 01:45 and 19:35.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Bratislava leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bratislava from Prague?
About 291 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Bratislava cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €16 to €18. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Prague to Bratislava?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, ÖBB Railjet.
Can you get from Prague to Bratislava without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026