How to travel from Dublin to Bratislava, Slovakia
The distance between Dublin and Bratislava is around 1,761km (1,094 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dublin to Bratislava by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bratislava → Dublin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Bratislava (BTS).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€120($120)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Glengall Street then take a ferry to Glasgow Buchanan then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Prague ÚAN Florenc and then to Bratislava Autobusová stanica Nivy.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the bus to Belgravia Victoria Coach Station and then to Prague Wilsonova then take the train to Bratislava hl.st..
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cherbourg then drive to Bratislava.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€440($440)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Bratislava
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dublin to Bratislava by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Dublin and Bratislava is around 1,761km (1,094 miles).
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Dublin and Bratislava by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Bratislava is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Bratislava. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Bratislava (BTS). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dublin and Bratislava. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Bratislava (BTS). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Dublin and Bratislava. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Bratislava (BTS). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Dublin and Bratislava with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.
Ryanair fly between Dublin and Bratislava. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and and arrive into Bratislava (BTS). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.
The flight from Dublin to Bratislava typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and and arrive into Bratislava (BTS).
The closest major airport to Bratislava is M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) (BTS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bratislava.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dublin to Bratislava. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP. instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Bratislava
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €120($120) | every 30 mins | 1,761km (1,094 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 45m | €95($95) | hourly | 1,778km (1,105 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 18h | €135($135) | once daily | 2,785km (1,730 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 3 similar | 1 day 7h | €170($170) | once a week | 2,335km (1,451 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 10h | €370($370) | once daily | 2,394km (1,488 miles) |
| Ferry to Holyhead, train and bus | 1 day 23h | €365($365) | 4 times a week | 2,835km (1,762 miles) |
| Ferry to Holyhead, train and bus | 2 days 7h | €320($320) | twice a week | 2,367km (1,471 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 9h | €440($440) | 3 times a week | 2,386km (1,482 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dublin and Bratislava
Bus companies
Slovak Lines
Racic Eurobus
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Translink UK
Airports near Bratislava
The following major airports near Bratislava offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovakia and internationally.
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Bratislava
Košice International Airport (KSC)
- Distance
- 311km (193 miles) from Bratislava