How to travel from Bern to Bratislava, Slovakia

The distance between Bern and Bratislava is around 793km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bern to Bratislava by train, plane, bus 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, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €395($395)
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Train

Take the train to Zürich HB and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €535($535)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bratislava.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Bratislava.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance930km (578 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Bratislava

There are several options for getting from Bern to Bratislava by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €395 ($395).

The distance between Bern and Bratislava is around 793km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 737km (458 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Bern and Bratislava by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Bratislava is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €395 ($395).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Bratislava. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.

Swiss Railways and Südostbahn run train services between Bern and Bratislava. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 5m, 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 Bern and Bratislava. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bern and Bratislava with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 13h 50m.

Turancar run regular bus services between Bern and Bratislava. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Bratislava. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Bern and Bratislava. The distance is around 930km (578 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Bratislava is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €395 ($395).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Bratislava

Transport options from Bern to Bratislava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 4 similar
3h 15m
€395($395)
hourly793km (493 miles)
Train to Basel SBB, plane and bus3h 30m
€415($420)
hourly849km (527 miles)
Train to Winterthur, plane and bus4h 20m
€490($490)
hourly815km (507 miles)
Train to Genève-Aéroport, plane and bus4h 20m
€490($490)
hourly1,045km (649 miles)
Train to Gallarate, plane and bus5h 5m
€245($245)
twice daily970km (603 miles)
Train
10h 5m
€535($535)
twice daily987km (613 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
twice a week1,006km (625 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€190($190)
on demand930km (578 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