How to travel from Banská Štiavnica to Poprad, Slovakia

The distance between Banská Štiavnica and Poprad is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Banská Štiavnica to Poprad 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 PopradBanská Štiavnica if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Zvolen Osobna Stanica, Banska Bystrica then Vrutky and then to Poprad-Tatry.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Bus

Take the bus to Poprad.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Slivtour

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Drive

Drive to Poprad.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance178km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Banská Štiavnica and Poprad

There are several options for getting from Banská Štiavnica to Poprad by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Banská Štiavnica and Poprad is around 178km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Banská Štiavnica and Poprad by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Banská Štiavnica to Poprad is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Banská Štiavnica and Poprad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Banská Štiavnica and Poprad. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Banská Štiavnica to Poprad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zvolen Osobna Stanica, Banska Bystrica and Vrutky. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), RegioJet and LEO Express run train services between Banská Štiavnica and Poprad. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4hrs, 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 Štiavnica and Poprad. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Banská Štiavnica to Poprad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Žiar nad Hronom. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Slivtour run regular bus services between Banská Štiavnica and Poprad. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Banská Štiavnica to Poprad. We recommend that you take the bus to Poprad. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Štiavnica and Poprad. The distance is around 178km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Banská Štiavnica to Poprad is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Banská Štiavnica and Poprad

Transport options from Banská Štiavnica to Poprad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€16($16)
once daily244km (152 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€49($49)
once daily198km (123 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€31($31)
on demand178km (111 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