How to travel from Bratislava to Brussels, Belgium

The distance between Bratislava and Brussels is around 998km (620 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bratislava to Brussels 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 Brussels (BRU).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Wien Hbf then Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to Bruxelles-Nord.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brussels-North train station.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to Brussels.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,190km (739 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Brussels

There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Brussels by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 21h 10m. 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 €265 ($265).

The distance between Bratislava and Brussels is around 998km (620 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 967km (601 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Bratislava and Brussels by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Brussels is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Brussels, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Brussels. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bratislava to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf and Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Nightjet run train services between Bratislava and Brussels. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 25m, 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 Brussels. It typically takes around 21h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bratislava and Brussels with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 21h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bratislava and Brussels. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 21h 10m 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 Brussels. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Brussels (BRU). instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Brussels is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brussels. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) 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 Brussels. The distance is around 1,190km (739 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Brussels is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Brussels

Transport options from Bratislava to Brussels
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
2h 40m
€265($265)
hourly998km (620 miles)
Plane and Bus3hrs
€84($84)
every 20 mins1,021km (635 miles)
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., plane3h 25m
€77($77)
hourly1,033km (642 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 25m
€240($240)
every 4 hours1,188km (738 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf14h 40m
€115($115)
5 times a week1,221km (759 miles)
Bus
21h 10m
€70($70)
every 20 mins1,312km (815 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€210($210)
on demand1,190km (739 miles)

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Airports near Brussels

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

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brussels
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Brussels
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Brussels