How to travel from Stockholm to Bratislava, Slovakia

The distance between Stockholm and Bratislava is around 1,581km (983 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 19h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stockholm to Bratislava by train, bus, 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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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof then Decin hl.n. and then to Bratislava hl.st..

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Bratislava Mlynske Nivy Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Nynäshamn station then take a ferry to Gdańsk then take the train to Breclav and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Drive

Drive to Bratislava.

  • Duration19h 5m
  • Distance2,083km (1,294 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Bratislava

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Bratislava by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 19h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €390 ($390).

The distance between Stockholm and Bratislava is around 1,581km (983 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,244km (773 miles)

It takes around 1 day 1h to get from Stockholm and Bratislava by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Bratislava is to drive which takes around 19h 5m and will set you back approx €390 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Bratislava, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Bratislava. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Decin hl.n.. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Snälltåget, Deutsche Bahn, Czech Railways and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Stockholm and Bratislava. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1 day 1h, 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 Stockholm and Bratislava. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

FlixBus and Racic Eurobus run regular bus services between Stockholm and Bratislava. Buses run 3 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 Stockholm to Bratislava. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof then Decin hl.n. and then to Bratislava hl.st.. instead which will take 1 day 1h.

The closest major airport to Bratislava is M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) (BTS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bratislava.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Stockholm and Bratislava. The distance is around 2,083km (1,294 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Bratislava is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 1h and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Stockholm to Bratislava

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Bratislava

Transport options from Stockholm to Bratislava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1 day 1h
€150($150)
3 times a week2,003km (1,245 miles)
Train via Berlin Hauptbahnhof1 day 3h
€145($145)
3 times a week2,054km (1,276 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
€55($55)
3 times a week2,071km (1,287 miles)
Train and Ferry
1 day 6h
€110($110)
once daily1,581km (983 miles)
Drive
19h 5m
€390($390)
on demand2,083km (1,294 miles)

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Airports near Bratislava

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

BTS
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bratislava
KSC
Košice International Airport (KSC)
International Airport
Distance
311km (193 miles) from Bratislava