How to get from Vienna to Bratislava
- 57 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 41m
- 252 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
41m
direct
Bus
€5
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Bratislava. The most useful door-to-door route takes 41m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 57 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
57 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 50mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 41mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€13Omio catalogue, Oct 1050m · directSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 1041m · 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 → Bratislavabus
FlixBus·41m
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 Vienna to Bratislava
FlixBus runs 252 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 252 | 00:00 | 23:45 |
| ÖBBtrain | 40 | 00:44 | 12:46 |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
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- 00:25
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- 23:45
All departuresÖBB
- 00:44
- 00:51
- 03:40
- 04:45
- 05:14
- 05:23
- 05:38
- 05:46
- 05:53
- 06:14
- 06:15
- 06:45
- 06:46
- 06:53
- 07:09
- 07:14
- 07:45
- 07:46
- 07:53
- 08:14
- 08:45
- 08:46
- 08:53
- 09:09
- 09:14
- 09:42
- 09:45
- 09:46
- 09:53
- 10:14
- 10:45
- 10:46
- 10:53
- 11:14
- 11:45
- 11:46
- 11:53
- 12:14
- 12:45
- 12:46
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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Bratislava works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna International to Bratislava, about 41 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 41 min, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Bratislava: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Bratislava?
The most useful route takes about 41m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Bratislava?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:45, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Bratislava?
252 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Bratislava leave from?
Vienna Erdberg with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Vienna to Bratislava?
The first train with ÖBB leaves at 00:44 and the last at 12:46, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Vienna to Bratislava?
40 a day with ÖBB, between 00:44 and 12:46.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €5. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Bratislava?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB.
Can you get from Vienna to Bratislava without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 30m.
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.
Other ways people search Vienna to Bratislava
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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: 9 Oct 2026