How to travel from Piešťany to Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia

The distance between Piešťany and Banská Štiavnica is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Piešťany to Banská Štiavnica by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Banská ŠtiavnicaPiešťany if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bratislava-Vinohrady and then to Zvolen Osobna Stanica.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Banská Štiavnica.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Drive

Drive to Banská Štiavnica.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Piešťany and Banská Štiavnica

There are several options for getting from Piešťany to Banská Štiavnica by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Piešťany and Banská Štiavnica is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 81km (50 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Piešťany and Banská Štiavnica by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Piešťany to Banská Štiavnica is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Piešťany and Banská Štiavnica, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Piešťany and Banská Štiavnica. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Piešťany to Banská Štiavnica. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bratislava-Vinohrady and Zvolen Osobna Stanica. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) run train services between Piešťany and Banská Štiavnica. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Piešťany and Banská Štiavnica. We recommend that you take a taxi to Banská Štiavnica. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Piešťany to Banská Štiavnica. We recommend that you take the train to Bratislava-Vinohrady and then to Zvolen Osobna Stanica. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Banská Štiavnica is M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) (BTS) which is approximately 129km (80 miles) from Banská Štiavnica.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Piešťany and Banská Štiavnica. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Piešťany to Banská Štiavnica is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Piešťany and Banská Štiavnica

Transport options from Piešťany to Banská Štiavnica
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€23($23)
5 times a week311km (193 miles)
Taxi
1h 40m
€170($170)
on demand158km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€21($21)
on demand158km (98 miles)

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Airports near Banská Štiavnica

The following major airports near Banská Štiavnica offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovakia and internationally.

BTS
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Banská Štiavnica
KSC
Košice International Airport (KSC)
International Airport
Distance
175km (108 miles) from Banská Štiavnica