There are 4 ways to get from Bratislava to Varín by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain 505 / ...
2h 26m€11–18Bus
- Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Žilinabus N1291 / ...
3h 27m€18–26Drive 207.6 km
- Drive from Bratislava to Varíncar 207.6 km
2h 1m€32–46Train via Bratislava hl.st.
- Take the train from Bratislava hl.st. to Žilinatrain Ex 505 / ...
2h 50m€11–18
Bratislava to Varín by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Varín is to train which costs €10 - €19 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Varín is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bratislava to Varín. However, there are services departing from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy and arriving at Žilina via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Varín. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and arriving at Varin via Zilina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Bratislava and Varín is 208 km. The road distance is 207.6 km.
The best way to get from Bratislava to Varín without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €10 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Bratislava to Varín, including transfers.
Bratislava to Varín bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.
Bratislava to Varín train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
The best way to get from Bratislava to Varín is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €10 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Varín, Slovakia?
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €9–18 and the journey takes 2h 4m. 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 Zilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Bratislava hl.st. to Žilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- 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 Varín bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Žilina station.
Bratislava to Varín train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zilina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Varín is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Bratislava to Varín.
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