The train between Zurich and Bratislava takes 10h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 day between Zurich and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 2:32 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Bratislava station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Zurich to Bratislava train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Zurich to Bratislava train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Book your Zurich to Bratislava train tickets online with Railjet and ÖBB.
The distance between Zurich and Bratislava is 645.2 km. The road distance is 886 km.
You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Wien Hbf in around 10h 12m.