What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Bratislava?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bratislava is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 13h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Bratislava?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bratislava is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €29 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bratislava centre via Vienna International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Bratislava?

The distance between Basel and Bratislava is 742 km. The road distance is 813.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Bratislava without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Bratislava without a car is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs €140 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Bratislava?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Basel to Bratislava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bratislava bus from?

Basel to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bratislava train from?

Basel to Bratislava train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Bratislava?

The best way to get from Basel to Bratislava is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 13h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €29 - €210 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Basel to Bratislava bus arrive?

Basel to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna International Airport station.

Where does the Basel to Bratislava train arrive?

Basel to Bratislava train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bratislava?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bratislava is 813 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Basel to Bratislava.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Bratislava?

Book your Basel to Bratislava train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Bratislava?

Book your Basel to Bratislava bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bratislava?

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Basel to Bratislava - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Bratislava by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centrebus
4h 33m
€81–298
Fly Basel to Bratislava Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane BSL - BTS
4h 17m
€29–204
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rjx
11h 2m
€143–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Vienna International Airportbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centrebus 901
13h 45m
€75–120
Drive 813.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bratislavacar 813.4 km
9h 4m
€147–212
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centrebus
5h 42m
€129–316
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Bratislava hlavná stanicabus
14h 24m

Basel to Bratislava by train

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Distance: 741.9 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bratislava, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Bratislava centre via Vienna International Airport in around 13h 45m.

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