How to travel from Hamburg to Bratislava, Slovakia

The distance between Hamburg and Bratislava is around 845km (525 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hamburg 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 Hamburg (HAM) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Passau Hbf then Wien Hbf and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bratislava Mlynske Nivy Bus Station.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Racic Eurobus

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Drive

Drive to Bratislava.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance966km (600 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Bratislava

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Bratislava by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Hamburg and Bratislava is around 845km (525 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 780km (485 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Hamburg and Bratislava by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Bratislava. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Belgian Railways, ÖBB Intercity, Swiss Railways and Nightjet run train services between Hamburg and Bratislava. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 55m, 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 Hamburg and Bratislava. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Bratislava with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 16h 15m.

Racic Eurobus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Bratislava. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 16h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Bratislava. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Hamburg and Bratislava. The distance is around 966km (600 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Bratislava

Transport options from Hamburg to Bratislava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
2h 50m
€155($155)
hourly845km (525 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 25m
€150($150)
hourly958km (595 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, plane and bus3h 45m
€400($400)
hourly929km (577 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 55m
€185($185)
once daily1,166km (724 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf13h 55m
€125($125)
once daily1,162km (722 miles)
Bus
16h 15m
once daily1,057km (657 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€170($170)
on demand966km (600 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