How to travel from Bratislava to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between Bratislava and Stockholm is around 1,385km (861 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bratislava to Stockholm by bus, plane, train, ferry 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 Stockholm (ARN).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 915($86)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg-Altona and then to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,595($150)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Central Bus Station and then to Stockholm.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,755($165)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Wien Hbf and then to Gdansk Glowny then take a ferry to Nynäshamn - Visby then take the train to Stockholm City station.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,850($175)
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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Distance2,081km (1,293 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Stockholm by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around SEK 830 ($78) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 915 ($86).

The distance between Bratislava and Stockholm is around 1,385km (861 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,244km (773 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Bratislava and Stockholm by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Stockholm is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 915 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Stockholm, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around SEK 830 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Stockholm. It typically takes around 23h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bratislava to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg-Altona. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 35m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Swedish Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Snälltåget run train services between Bratislava and Stockholm. Trains depart once daily and will take around 23h 35m, 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 Stockholm. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bratislava to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Central Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Racic Eurobus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bratislava and Stockholm. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 7h 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 Stockholm. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Stockholm (ARN). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) 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 Stockholm. The distance is around 2,081km (1,293 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Stockholm is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around SEK 915 ($86).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Stockholm

Transport options from Bratislava to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
SEK 915($86)
hourly1,385km (861 miles)
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., Fly5hrs
SEK 3,435($325)
hourly2,262km (1,405 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
SEK 830($78)
5 times a day1,635km (1,016 miles)
Train + 1 similar
23h 35m
SEK 1,595($150)
once daily2,162km (1,344 miles)
Train via Berlin Hbf1 day 4h
SEK 1,545($145)
3 times a week2,054km (1,276 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
SEK 1,755($165)
4 times a week2,138km (1,328 miles)
Train and Ferry
1 day 7h
SEK 1,850($175)
once daily1,649km (1,024 miles)
Drive
19h 15m
SEK 4,150($390)
on demand2,081km (1,293 miles)

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Airports near Stockholm

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

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm