The train between Brussels and Bratislava takes 16h 56m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Brussels to Bratislava. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Brussels and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 6:48 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Brussels is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien HBF and take an average of 16h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Bratislava station via Wien HBF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.
Brussels to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Book your Brussels to Bratislava train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and ÖBB.
The distance between Brussels and Bratislava is 967.6 km. The road distance is 1,321 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Wien HBF and Wien Hbf in around 16h 14m.