The distance between Bratislava and Berlin is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bratislava to Berlin 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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Take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER).
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Take the train to Berlin Hbf.
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Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus].
There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Berlin by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).
The distance between Bratislava and Berlin is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 552km (343 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Bratislava and Berlin by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Berlin is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Berlin. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bratislava and Berlin with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 8h 35m.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Railjet, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Bratislava and Berlin. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Berlin. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bratislava and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 9h 20m.
FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Racic Eurobus run regular bus services between Bratislava and Berlin. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to Berlin. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER). instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bratislava and Berlin. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Berlin is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 40m | €280($280) | hourly | 618km (384 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5hrs | €135($135) | 5 times a day | 958km (595 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 35m | €35($35) | 4 times a day | 759km (472 miles) |
Train via Wien Hbf | 8h 45m | €205($205) | once daily | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Bus | 9h 20m | €40($40) | 4 times a day | 691km (429 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | €120($120) | on demand | 676km (420 miles) |
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Union Ivkoni
Racic Eurobus
The following major airports near Berlin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.