There are 3 ways to get from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica by bus, train, or car
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Bratislava to Banska Bystrica by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica is to train which costs €11 - €20 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bratislava hlavná stanica and arriving at Banská Bystrica. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and arriving at Banska Bystrica. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Bratislava and Banska Bystrica is 206 km. The road distance is 207.1 km.
The best way to get from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs €19 - €45.
The bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Banská Bystrica takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Bratislava to Banska Bystrica bus services, operated by Slovak Lines, depart from Bratislava hlavná stanica station.
Bratislava to Banska Bystrica train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
The best way to get from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs €19 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €20 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Banska Bystrica, Slovakia?
Slovak Lines operates a bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Banská Bystrica 4 times a day. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Banska Bystrica every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–20 and the journey takes 3h 36m.
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Banska Bystrica
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +421 2 55 422 734
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slovak Lines
Bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Banská Bystrica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Slovak Lines
- Phone
- +421 48 4144 216
- [email protected]
- Website
- turancar.sk
Bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Banská Bystrica
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–23
- Schedules at
- turancar.sk
- Phone
- +420 220 311 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- LEO Express
Bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Banská Bystrica
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21
- Website
- LEO Express
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More Questions & Answers
Bratislava to Banska Bystrica bus services, operated by Slovak Lines, arrive at Banská Bystrica station.
Bratislava to Banska Bystrica train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Banska Bystrica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Banska Bystrica is 207 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica.
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