There are 4 ways to get from Vienna to Vrútky by train, bus, or car
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Train via Simmering
best- Take the train from Wien Simmering to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Re
- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Vrutkytrain 603 / ...
4h 17m€22–40Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava hl.st.train Rrr 2502 / ...
- Take the train from Bratislava hl.st. to Vrútkytrain Ex 603 / ...
4h 20m€13–26Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Žilinabus 1291 / ...
5h 35m€34–54Drive 285.7 km
- Drive from Vienna to Vrútkycar 285.7 km
2h 52m€47–68
Vienna to Vrútky by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Vrútky is to train which costs €13 - €26 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Vrútky is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Vrútky. However, there are services departing from Wien Morzinplatz and arriving at Žilina via Vienna International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Vrútky. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Vrutky via Wien Simmering and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Vienna and Vrútky is 288 km. The road distance is 285.7 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Vrútky without a car is to train via Simmering which takes 4h 17m and costs €22 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Vienna to Vrútky, including transfers.
Vienna to Vrútky bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna International Airport station.
Vienna to Vrútky train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wien Simmering station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Vrútky is to train via Simmering which takes 4h 17m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Vrútky, Slovakia?
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Vrutky via Simmering, Wien Simmering, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna International Airport to Žilina once daily. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Wien Simmering to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Vrutky
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava hl.st.
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Bratislava hl.st. to Vrútky
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Žilina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Vienna to Vrútky bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Žilina station.
Vienna to Vrútky train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Vrútky is 286 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Vienna to Vrútky.
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