How to travel from Antwerp to Bratislava, Slovakia

The distance between Antwerp and Bratislava is around 1,027km (638 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Antwerp to Bratislava by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BratislavaAntwerp if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bruxelles-Nord, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Passau Hbf then Wien Hbf and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus via Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

Take the bus to Vienna Central Bus Station VIB and then to Bratislava Einsteinova/Petrzalka.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bratislava.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,186km (737 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antwerp and Bratislava

There are several options for getting from Antwerp to Bratislava by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Antwerp and Bratislava is around 1,027km (638 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 974km (605 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Antwerp and Bratislava by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Antwerp to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Antwerp and Bratislava, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Antwerp and Bratislava. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Antwerp to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bruxelles-Nord, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Belgian Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity and Swiss Railways run train services between Antwerp and Bratislava. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Antwerp and Bratislava. It typically takes around 21h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Antwerp and Bratislava with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 21h 45m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Antwerp and Bratislava. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 21h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antwerp to Bratislava. We recommend that you fly from Brussels (BRU) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Bratislava is M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) (BTS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bratislava.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Antwerp and Bratislava. The distance is around 1,186km (737 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antwerp to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Antwerp and Bratislava

Transport options from Antwerp to Bratislava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
2h 55m
€265($265)
hourly1,027km (638 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 30m
€87($87)
once daily1,089km (676 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€145($145)
hourly1,053km (654 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 30m
€285($285)
every 2 hours1,169km (726 miles)
Train to Breda, plane and bus4hrs
€150($150)
hourly1,070km (665 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11hrs
€205($205)
every 4 hours1,236km (768 miles)
Train via Bruxelles-Nord15h 20m
€140($140)
6 times a week1,265km (786 miles)
Bus via Vienna Central Bus Station VIB + 1 similar
21hrs
€58($58)
6 times a week1,337km (831 miles)
Bus21h 45m
€70($70)
every 20 mins1,355km (842 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€210($210)
on demand1,186km (737 miles)

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Airports near Bratislava

The following major airports near Bratislava offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovakia and internationally.

BTS
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bratislava
KSC
Košice International Airport (KSC)
International Airport
Distance
311km (193 miles) from Bratislava