How to travel from Bratislava to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Bratislava and Amsterdam is around 1,036km (644 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bratislava to Amsterdam by bus, plane, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Wien Hbf then Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Vienna Erdberg and then to Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)

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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance1,224km (761 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Amsterdam by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Bratislava and Amsterdam is around 1,036km (644 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 985km (612 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Bratislava and Amsterdam by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Amsterdam is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bratislava to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Nightjet run train services between Bratislava and Amsterdam. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 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 Bratislava and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bratislava and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 23h 30m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Bratislava and Amsterdam. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 17h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to Amsterdam. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bratislava and Amsterdam. The distance is around 1,224km (761 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Amsterdam is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Amsterdam

Transport options from Bratislava to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
2h 55m
€220($220)
hourly1,036km (644 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€245($245)
5 times a day1,421km (883 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 15m
€145($145)
hourly1,073km (667 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11h 45m
€250($250)
twice daily1,229km (764 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf14h 55m
€125($125)
twice daily1,268km (788 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 40m
€73($73)
5 times a day1,294km (804 miles)
Bus to Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen23h 30m
€65($65)
6 times a week1,710km (1,062 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
€255($255)
on demand1,224km (761 miles)

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Airports near Amsterdam

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam