How to travel from Milan to Bratislava, Slovakia

The distance between Milan and Bratislava is around 691km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Milan 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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Fly

Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Bratislava (BTS).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)

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Train

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

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

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

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Bratislava.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance905km (562 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Bratislava

There are several options for getting from Milan to Bratislava by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Milan and Bratislava is around 691km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 672km (418 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Milan and Bratislava by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Bratislava is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Bratislava, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Bratislava. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre and Wien Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Trenitalia, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity and Nightjet run train services between Milan and Bratislava. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 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 Milan and Bratislava. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan - Piazzale Laghi, Via del Ghisallo P.le ai Laghi, Milano Lampugnano and Vienna Erdberg. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan and Bratislava. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Milan and Bratislava. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and arrive at Bratislava (BTS). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Milan and Bratislava with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Ryanair fly between Milan and Bratislava. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and and arrive into Bratislava (BTS). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Milan to Bratislava typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Milan and Bratislava. The distance is around 905km (562 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Bratislava is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Bratislava

Transport options from Milan to Bratislava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 35m
€70($70)
every 30 mins691km (430 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 55m
€78($78)
hourly702km (436 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 50m
€140($140)
twice daily926km (575 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf12h 50m
€100($100)
once daily911km (566 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
€57($57)
5 times a week976km (606 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€165($165)
on demand905km (562 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