How to travel from Split to Bratislava, Slovakia

The distance between Split and Bratislava is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Split 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 BratislavaSplit if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Split (SPU) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bratislava Autobusová stanica Nivy.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byRegioJet+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Bratislava-Nove Mesto.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated byRegioJet+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Bratislava.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance809km (503 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Split and Bratislava

There are several options for getting from Split to Bratislava by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).

The distance between Split and Bratislava is around 599km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (322 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Split and Bratislava by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Split to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Split and Bratislava, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Split and Bratislava. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Split and Bratislava with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 16hrs.

RegioJet run train services between Split and Bratislava. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16hrs, 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 Split and Bratislava. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Split and Bratislava with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 12h 30m.

RegioJet run regular bus services between Split and Bratislava. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Split to Bratislava. We recommend that you fly from Split (SPU) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Split and Bratislava. The distance is around 809km (503 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Split to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

How do I get from Split to Bratislava

Compare travel optionsbetween Split and Bratislava

Transport options from Split to Bratislava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 30m
€63($63)
hourly599km (372 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
€30($30)
4 times a week851km (529 miles)
Train
16hrs
€22($22)
twice daily798km (496 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€140($140)
on demand809km (503 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