What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bratislava?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bratislava is to train which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Bratislava?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bratislava is to fly and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bratislava?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Bratislava?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Bratislava-Petržalka. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bratislava?

The distance between Zurich and Bratislava is 674 km. The road distance is 763.9 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Bratislava without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bratislava without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €40 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Bratislava?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Zurich to Bratislava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bratislava bus from?

Zurich to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bratislava train from?

Zurich to Bratislava train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Bratislava?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bratislava is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Zurich to Bratislava bus arrive?

Zurich to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Where does the Zurich to Bratislava train arrive?

Zurich to Bratislava train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Bratislava-Petržalka station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bratislava?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bratislava is 764 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Zurich to Bratislava.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Bratislava?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Bratislava?

Book your Zurich to Bratislava bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bratislava?

There are 2236+ hotels available in Bratislava.

Zurich to Bratislava - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Bratislava by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Zurich Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
4h 31m
€93–227
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bratislava-Petržalkatrain rjx 167
8h 46m
€40–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus FlixBus N882 / ...
11h 35m
€65–120
Drive 763.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bratislavacar 763.9 km
7h 55m
€134–193
Train to Basel, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
5h 56m
€109–346
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
2. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
5h 45m
€371–596
Train via Vienna
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
10h 13m
€124–188

Zurich to Bratislava by train

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Distance: 674 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bratislava, Slovakia?

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bratislava-Petržalka once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 8h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy once daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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