How to travel from Spiš castle to Nitra, Slovakia

The distance between Spiš castle and Nitra is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Spiš castle to Nitra by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NitraSpiš castle if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Poprad and then to Nitra Central Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
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Drive

Drive to Nitra.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance286km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Spiš castle and Nitra

There are several options for getting from Spiš castle to Nitra by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Spiš castle and Nitra is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Spiš castle and Nitra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Spiš castle to Nitra is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Spiš castle and Nitra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Spiš castle and Nitra. We recommend that you drive to Nitra. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Spiš castle and Nitra. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Spiš castle to Nitra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Spišské Podhradie and Poprad. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

SAD Humenne, CK Daka and Slivtour run regular bus services between Spiš castle and Nitra. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Spiš castle to Nitra. We recommend that you take the bus to Poprad and then to Nitra Central Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Nitra is M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) (BTS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Nitra.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Spiš castle and Nitra. The distance is around 286km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Spiš castle to Nitra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €2 ($2).

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Transport options from Spiš castle to Nitra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
€2($2)
5 times a week283km (176 miles)
Bus to Nitra6hrs
€18($18)
5 times a week305km (189 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€50($50)
on demand286km (178 miles)

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Airports near Nitra

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

BTS
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Nitra
KSC
Košice International Airport (KSC)
International Airport
Distance
236km (147 miles) from Nitra