How to travel from Copenhagen to Bratislava, Slovakia

The distance between Copenhagen and Bratislava is around 1,434km (891 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 12h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Berlin Hauptbahnhof then Decin hl.n. and then to Bratislava hl.st..

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to Katowice Sądowa Dworzec and then to BratislavaAS Mlynské Nivy.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Drive

Drive to Bratislava.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Distance1,434km (891 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Bratislava

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Bratislava by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 19h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 12h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Copenhagen and Bratislava is around 1,434km (891 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 893km (555 miles)

It takes around 15h 10m to get from Copenhagen and Bratislava by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Bratislava is to drive which takes around 12h 35m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Bratislava, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Bratislava. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Decin hl.n.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Czech Railways, Snälltåget and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Copenhagen and Bratislava. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 10m, 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 Copenhagen and Bratislava. It typically takes around 19h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Katowice Sądowa Dworzec. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 55m.

FlixBus and Sindbad run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Bratislava. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 19h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Bratislava. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Berlin Hauptbahnhof then Decin hl.n. and then to Bratislava hl.st.. instead which will take 15h 10m.

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 Copenhagen and Bratislava. The distance is around 1,434km (891 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Bratislava is to take the train which takes, on average, 15h 10m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Bratislava

Transport options from Copenhagen to Bratislava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
15h 10m
€210($210)
once daily1,538km (956 miles)
Train via Berlin Hauptbahnhof20h 55m
€125($125)
4 times a week1,442km (896 miles)
Bus
19h 55m
€83($83)
5 times a week1,485km (923 miles)
Drive
12h 35m
€295($295)
on demand1,434km (891 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