The average train between Brussels and Bratislava takes 15h 12m and the fastest train takes 12h 52m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Brussels and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 15h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 10m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Brussels to Bratislava? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord station and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka station via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station, München Hbf station, Salzburg Hbf station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.
Brussels to Bratislava train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Bratislava train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
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The distance between Brussels and Bratislava is 967.6 km. The road distance is 1150 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Frankfurt, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 19m.