There are 4 ways to get from Bratislava to Papradno by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Povazska Bystricatrain 603 / ...
2h 8m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Žilinabus N1291 / ...
4h 4m€38–52Drive 181 km
- Drive from Bratislava to Papradnocar 181 km
1h 51m€29–41Train via Považská Bystrica
- Take the train from Bratislava hl.st. to Považská Bystricatrain Ex 603 / ...
2h 9m€25–36
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Papradno is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Papradno is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bratislava to Papradno. However, there are services departing from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy and arriving at Žilina via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Papradno. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and arriving at Povazska Bystrica via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Bratislava and Papradno is 184 km. The road distance is 181 km.
The best way to get from Bratislava to Papradno without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Bratislava to Papradno, including transfers.
Bratislava to Papradno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.
Bratislava to Papradno train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
The best way to get from Bratislava to Papradno is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Papradno, Slovakia?
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Povazska Bystrica every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 1h 51m. RegioJet also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Žilina twice daily. Tickets cost €17–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Povazska Bystrica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Bratislava hl.st. to Považská Bystrica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Žilina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bratislava to Papradno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Žilina station.
Bratislava to Papradno train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Povazska Bystrica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Papradno is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Bratislava to Papradno.
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