How to travel from Nice to Bratislava, Slovakia

The distance between Nice and Bratislava is around 948km (589 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice 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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe, Villach Hbf then Wien Hbf and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Maribor bus station then Vienna Erdberg and then to BratislavaMost SNP.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)

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Drive

Drive to Bratislava.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Distance1,212km (753 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Bratislava

There are several options for getting from Nice to Bratislava by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 19h 35m. 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 €90 ($90).

The distance between Nice and Bratislava is around 948km (589 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 907km (563 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Nice and Bratislava by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Bratislava, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Bratislava. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, Villach Hbf and Wien Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

Trenitalia, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, ÖBB Intercity, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Nice and Bratislava. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 30m, 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 Nice and Bratislava. It typically takes around 19h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade, Maribor bus station and Vienna Erdberg. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 35m.

FlixBus, Nomago, Blablabus and Matei Unitrans run regular bus services between Nice and Bratislava. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 19h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Bratislava. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Bratislava. The distance is around 1,212km (753 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Bratislava

Transport options from Nice to Bratislava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 55m
€90($90)
hourly948km (589 miles)
Train + 1 similar
15h 30m
€100($100)
once daily1,212km (753 miles)
Train via Genova P.Za Principe16h 55m
€265($265)
once daily1,212km (753 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 35m
€77($77)
3 times a week1,325km (823 miles)
Bus via Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia20h 35m
€89($89)
3 times a week1,311km (815 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
€220($220)
on demand1,212km (753 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