How to travel from Banská Bystrica to Poprad, Slovakia

The distance between Banská Bystrica and Poprad is around 116km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Poprad Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
Operated by

CK Daka

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train
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Train

Take the train to Vrutky and then to Poprad-Tatry.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Poprad.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Poprad.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance120km (74 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Banská Bystrica and Poprad

There are several options for getting from Banská Bystrica to Poprad by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Banská Bystrica and Poprad is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 90km (56 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Banská Bystrica and Poprad by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Banská Bystrica to Poprad is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Banská Bystrica and Poprad, 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 Banská Bystrica and Poprad. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Banská Bystrica to Poprad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vrutky. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), RegioJet and LEO Express run train services between Banská Bystrica and Poprad. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Poprad. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Banská Bystrica and Poprad with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 45m.

CK Daka and Slivtour run regular bus services between Banská Bystrica and Poprad. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 45m 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 Poprad. We recommend that you take the bus to Poprad Bus Station. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Poprad is Košice International Airport (KSC) (KSC) which is approximately 82km (51 miles) from Poprad.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Banská Bystrica and Poprad. The distance is around 120km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Banská Bystrica to Poprad is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around .

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Transport options from Banská Bystrica to Poprad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 45m
every 20 mins116km (72 miles)
Train
2h 45m
€13($13)
every 4 hours193km (120 miles)
Taxi
1h 35m
€150($150)
on demand120km (74 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€21($21)
on demand120km (74 miles)

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Airports near Poprad

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

KSC
Košice International Airport (KSC)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Poprad
BTS
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
247km (154 miles) from Poprad