There are 5 ways to get from Prague to Bratislava (State) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N360 / ...
4h 30m€12–24Train via Hodžovo nám.
- Take the train from Praha hl.n. to Bratislava hl.st.train rj 273 / ...
4h 32m€20–35Drive 331.1 km
- Drive from Prague to Bratislavacar 331.1 km
3h 5m€53–76Fly, bus
- Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane PRG - VIE
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centrebus
3h 12m€75–198Train
- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Ic / ...
4h 46m€18–100
Prague to Bratislava (State) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Bratislava (State) is to bus which costs €12 - €24 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Prague to Bratislava (State) is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €50 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Prague and Bratislava (State) is 338 km. The road distance is 331.1 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Bratislava (State) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €12 - €24.
The bus from Prague, Central Train Station to Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Prague to Bratislava (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží station.
Prague to Bratislava (State) train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
The best way to get from Prague to Bratislava (State) is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €12 - €24. Alternatively, you can train via Hodžovo nám., which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Bratislava (State), Slovakia?
FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m. SARVALTEH AUTO also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Praha hl.n. to Bratislava hl.st. every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Václav Havel Airport Prague to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–240
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Praha hl.n. to Bratislava hl.st.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Train from Praha hl.n. to Bratislava hl.st.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- RegioJet
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +420 220 311 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Praha hl.n. to Bratislava hl.st.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–100
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €32
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- SVS
- Phone
- +421 2 55 422 734
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slovak Lines
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Slovak Lines
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Prague to Bratislava (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.
Prague to Bratislava (State) train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Bratislava (State) is 331 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Prague to Bratislava (State).
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