How to travel from Prague to Bratislava, Slovakia

The distance between Prague and Bratislava is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Prague to Bratislava by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Prague (PRG) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Bratislava hl.st..

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated byRegioJet+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Bratislava Autobusová stanica Nivy.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated byRegioJet+ 7 others
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Drive

Drive to Bratislava.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance331km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Bratislava

There are several options for getting from Prague to Bratislava by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Prague and Bratislava is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Prague and Bratislava by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Bratislava, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Bratislava. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Prague and Bratislava with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 50m.

RegioJet and Czech Railways run train services between Prague and Bratislava. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Prague and Bratislava. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Bratislava with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 4h 15m.

RegioJet, Racic Eurobus, SAD Lucenec, Pejic Tours, Lasta and Simeonidis Tours run regular bus services between Prague and Bratislava. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Bratislava. We recommend that you fly from Prague (PRG) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Prague and Bratislava. The distance is around 331km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Bratislava is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Bratislava

Transport options from Prague to Bratislava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2hrs
€255($255)
hourly355km (220 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€13($13)
every 4 hours394km (245 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
€13($13)
hourly340km (211 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€59($59)
on demand331km (206 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