There are 4 ways to get from Bratislava to Cieszyn by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Žilina
best- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain 505 / ...
- Take the train from Zilina to Cesky Tesintrain Ec / ...
4h 4mzł 56–103Bus
- Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Ostravabus N910
5h 55mzł 111–163Drive 264.6 km
- Drive from Bratislava to Cieszyncar 264.6 km
2h 54mzł 182–262Train
- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Ostrava-Svinovtrain Ec
4h 16mzł 61–112
Bratislava to Cieszyn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Cieszyn is to train via Žilina which costs 55 zł - 110 zł and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Cieszyn is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs 180 zł - 270 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Bratislava to Cieszyn. However, there are services departing from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy and arriving at Český Těšín,rest.Na Brandýse via Ostrava,ÚAN and Karviná,Fryštát,aut.nádr.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Cieszyn. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and arriving at Cesky Tesin via Zilina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Bratislava and Cieszyn is 270 km. The road distance is 264.6 km.
The best way to get from Bratislava to Cieszyn without a car is to train via Žilina which takes 4h 4m and costs 55 zł - 110 zł.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Bratislava to Cieszyn, including transfers.
Bratislava to Cieszyn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.
Bratislava to Cieszyn train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
The best way to get from Bratislava to Cieszyn is to train via Žilina which takes 4h 4m and costs 55 zł - 110 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 110 zł - 170 zł and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Cieszyn, Śląskie, Poland?
You can take a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Cesky Tesin via Zilina in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Ostrava once daily. Tickets cost zł 100–150 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- zł 40–80
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Zilina to Cesky Tesin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 15–27
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 40–70
- Website
- RegioJet
Train from Zilina to Cesky Tesin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- zł 15–25
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +420 220 311 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Zilina to Cesky Tesin
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 13–20
- Website
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Ostrava-Svinov
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 50–65
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Ostrava
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 100–150
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Poland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Bratislava to Cieszyn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ostrava station.
Bratislava to Cieszyn train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Ostrava-Svinov station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Cieszyn is 265 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Bratislava to Cieszyn.
Book your Bratislava to Cieszyn train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1275+ hotels available in Cieszyn.