How to get from Vienna to Bratislava
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Bratislava. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 25m by 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.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busVienna → Budapest
FlixBus - 2busBudapest → BratislavaFlixBus
How the trip from Vienna to Bratislava works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna to Budapest, about 2h 30m. Transfer in Budapest and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bratislava (3h 10m). In total it's roughly EUR 36 over 8h 25m, 1 transfer.
Who runs Vienna to Bratislava
The Vienna to Bratislava route is operated by FlixBus. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Vienna to Bratislava prices by travel date
The cheapest price we found for each upcoming date we checked.
Vienna to Bratislava: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Bratislava?
The most useful route takes about 8h 25m by 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?
The best price in our latest search was €36. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Bratislava?
This route is run by FlixBus. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Vienna to Bratislava without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 8h 25m.
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 a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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