There are 4 ways to get from Bratislava to Heľpa by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bratislava Central Bus Station to Brezno Zeleznicnabus Slovak Lines 102523
5h 16m€39–61Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Banska Bystricatrain 831 / ...
- Take the train from Banska Bystrica to Helpatrain 1781 / ...
6h 8m€14–27Drive 275 km
- Drive from Bratislava to Heľpacar 275 km
3h 1m€45–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Banská Bystricabus 102513
- Take the train from Banska Bystrica to Helpatrain 1781 / ...
6h 2m€25–32
Bratislava to Heľpa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Heľpa is to train which costs €14 - €27 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Heľpa is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bratislava station to Heľpa. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Central Bus Station and arriving at Brezno Zeleznicna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Heľpa. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and arriving at Helpa via Banska Bystrica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Bratislava and Heľpa is 279 km. The road distance is 275 km.
The best way to get from Bratislava to Heľpa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Bratislava to Heľpa, including transfers.
Bratislava to Heľpa bus services, operated by Slovak Lines, depart from Bratislava Central Bus Station.
Bratislava to Heľpa train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
The best way to get from Bratislava to Heľpa is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €27 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Heľpa, Slovakia?
Slovak Lines operates a bus from Bratislava Central Bus Station to Brezno Zeleznicna 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Helpa via Banska Bystrica in around 6h 8m.
- 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)
Train from Banska Bystrica to Helpa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Banska Bystrica to Helpa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +421 2 55 422 734
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slovak Lines
Bus from Bratislava Central Bus Station to Brezno Zeleznicna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Slovak Lines
- Phone
- +421 48 4144 216
- [email protected]
- Website
- turancar.sk
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Banská Bystrica
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Schedules at
- turancar.sk
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Booking & Getting There
Bratislava to Heľpa bus services, operated by Slovak Lines, arrive at Brezno Zeleznicna station.
Bratislava to Heľpa train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Banska Bystrica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Heľpa is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Bratislava to Heľpa.
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