The distance between Bucharest and Bratislava is around 912km (567 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bucharest 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 from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bratislava (BTS).
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Take the bus to Bratislava.
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+ 1 othersTake the train to Budapest-Keleti and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica.
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There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Bratislava by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 11h 35m. 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 €105 ($105).
The distance between Bucharest and Bratislava is around 912km (567 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 804km (500 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Bucharest and Bratislava by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Bratislava, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Bratislava. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bucharest to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Keleti and Nyugati pályaudvar M. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.
Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Bucharest and Bratislava. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bucharest and Bratislava. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bucharest and Bratislava with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 11h 35m.
Maxibus Travel run regular bus services between Bucharest and Bratislava. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Bucharest and Bratislava. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and arrive at Bratislava (BTS) - via Thessaloniki (SKG). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Bucharest to Bratislava. There is however a flight that goes via Thessaloniki (SKG). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bucharest to Bratislava typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bucharest and Bratislava. The distance is around 1,021km (635 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €130($130) | every 20 mins | 1,509km (938 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 2h 50m | €105($105) | hourly | 912km (567 miles) |
Bus | 11h 35m | once daily | 1,144km (711 miles) | |
Train + 1 similar | 18h 20m | €32($32) | once daily | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Train via Wien Hbf | 19h 40m | €43($43) | twice daily | 1,187km (737 miles) |
Drive | 10h 55m | €180($180) | on demand | 1,021km (635 miles) |
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Romanian Railways (CFR)
The following major airports near Bratislava offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovakia and internationally.