The distance between Bratislava and Banská Bystrica is around 207km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica 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 Banská Bystrica → Bratislava if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Nitra Central Bus Station and then to Bansksa Bystrica AS Terminal.
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Take the train to Banska Bystrica Mesto.
There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).
The distance between Bratislava and Banská Bystrica is around 207km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Bratislava and Banská Bystrica by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Banská Bystrica, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Banská Bystrica. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bratislava and Banská Bystrica with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 20m.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) run train services between Bratislava and Banská Bystrica. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 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 Bratislava and Banská Bystrica. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bratislava and Banská Bystrica with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 50m.
RegioJet, Turancar, Slovak Lines and CK Daka run regular bus services between Bratislava and Banská Bystrica. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica. We recommend that you take the bus to Banská Bystrica AS Terminal Vlak Bus Shopping. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Banská Bystrica is Košice International Airport (KSC) (KSC) which is approximately 154km (96 miles) from Banská Bystrica.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bratislava and Banská Bystrica. The distance is around 207km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €9 ($9).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Nitra Central Bus Station + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €14($14) | 4 times a day | 210km (130 miles) |
Bus | 2h 50m | €9($9) | every 4 hours | 210km (130 miles) |
Train | 3h 20m | €17($17) | every 2 hours | 228km (142 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | €27($27) | on demand | 207km (129 miles) |
Turancar
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CK Daka
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The following major airports near Banská Bystrica offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovakia and internationally.