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How to get fromSO/ Vienna to Bratislavaby ferry, train, bus, car, or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from SO/ Vienna to Bratislava by ferry, train, bus, car, or rideshare

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Vienna Schwedenplatz to Bratislavaferry ferry
    1h 18m
    €25–42
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Vienna to Bratislavarideshare rideshare 66.9 km
    1h 27m
    €3–5
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain train Re / ...
    1h 23m
    €15–27
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wien Morzinplatz to Flughafen Wien Busterminalbus bus Vab 2
    2. Take the bus from Vienna Airport to Bratislava Most SNPbus bus Slovak Lines / ...
    1h 27m
    €12–30
  5. Drive  66.2 km

    1. Drive from SO/ Vienna to Bratislavacar car 66.2 km
    55 min
    €11–16
  6. Train via Wien Hbf

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petržalkatrain train rjx 167 / ...
    1h 29m
    €5–9

SO/ Vienna to Bratislava by foot and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between SO/ Vienna, Austria and Bratislava, Slovakia?

Twin City Liner operates a ferry from Vienna Schwedenplatz to Bratislava 3 times a day. Tickets cost €25–42 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, ÖBB operates a train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €13–21 and the journey takes 59 min. Railjet also services this route 3 times a day.

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