How to travel from Bratislava to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Bratislava and Edinburgh is around 1,660km (1,031 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Bratislava to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Bratislava (BTS) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Bruxelles Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £555($655)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Prague ÚAN Florenc then London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Amsterdam IJmuiden then take a ferry to Newcastle upon Tyne then drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £455($540)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Bratislava and Edinburgh is around 1,660km (1,031 miles).

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Bratislava and Edinburgh by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bratislava to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Bruxelles Midi and London St Pancras Intl. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Eurostar, LNER, Greater Anglia and Nightjet run train services between Bratislava and Edinburgh. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 17hrs, 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 Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bratislava to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague ÚAN Florenc and London Victoria Green Line Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

RegioJet, SAD Lucenec, Racic Eurobus, Lasta, Union Ivkoni, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Bratislava and Edinburgh. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bratislava and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Bratislava (BTS) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bratislava and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

Ryanair fly between Bratislava and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Bratislava (BTS) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Bratislava to Edinburgh typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Bratislava (BTS) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bratislava to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Edinburgh is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Edinburgh

Transport options from Bratislava to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 40m
£100($120)
every 20 mins1,660km (1,031 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 5m
£110($130)
hourly1,681km (1,045 miles)
Plane and Train5h 30m
£90($110)
every 30 mins2,131km (1,324 miles)
Train and Plane6h 40m
£63($74)
5 times a day2,059km (1,279 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 50m
£215($255)
hourly2,147km (1,334 miles)
Train + 1 similar
17hrs
£555($655)
4 times a day2,191km (1,361 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf21h 15m
£455($540)
5 times a week2,223km (1,382 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
£74($87)
once daily2,379km (1,478 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 6h
£455($540)
once daily1,938km (1,204 miles)

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Airports near Edinburgh

The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh