How to travel from Banská Bystrica to Bardejov, Slovakia

The distance between Banská Bystrica and Bardejov is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Banská Bystrica to Bardejov by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BardejovBanská Bystrica if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Presov Bus Station

Take the bus to Presov Bus Station and then to Bardejov - Krátky rad.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Train

Take the train to Vrutky then Presov and then to Bardejov.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Bardejov.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance232km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Banská Bystrica and Bardejov

There are several options for getting from Banská Bystrica to Bardejov by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Banská Bystrica and Bardejov is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Banská Bystrica and Bardejov by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Banská Bystrica to Bardejov is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Banská Bystrica and Bardejov, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Banská Bystrica and Bardejov. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Banská Bystrica to Bardejov. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vrutky and Presov. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and LEO Express run train services between Banská Bystrica and Bardejov. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Banská Bystrica and Bardejov. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Banská Bystrica and Bardejov with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 25m.

Slivtour, CK Daka, Slovak Lines, SAD Presov and A.S run regular bus services between Banská Bystrica and Bardejov. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Banská Bystrica to Bardejov. We recommend that you take the bus to Bardejov AS. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Bardejov is Košice International Airport (KSC) (KSC) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Bardejov.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Banská Bystrica and Bardejov. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Banská Bystrica to Bardejov is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Transport options from Banská Bystrica to Bardejov
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Presov Bus Station + 1 similar
3h 55m
€23($23)
twice daily243km (151 miles)
Bus4h 25m
€21($21)
twice daily242km (150 miles)
Train
4h 60m
€17($17)
once daily335km (208 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€30($30)
on demand232km (144 miles)

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Airports near Bardejov

The following major airports near Bardejov offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovakia and internationally.

KSC
Košice International Airport (KSC)
International Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Bardejov
BTS
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
323km (201 miles) from Bardejov