How to travel from Zurich to Bratislava, Slovakia

The distance between Zurich and Bratislava is around 677km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Zurich to Bratislava by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €480($480)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bratislava.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice a week
Operated by

Turancar

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bratislava.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance812km (505 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Bratislava

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Bratislava by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).

The distance between Zurich and Bratislava is around 677km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 646km (401 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Zurich and Bratislava by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich 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 Zurich and Bratislava. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich and Bratislava with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 9h 10m.

Swiss Railways run train services between Zurich and Bratislava. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 10m, 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 Zurich and Bratislava. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zurich and Bratislava with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 11hrs.

Turancar, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Zurich and Bratislava. Buses run twice a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Bratislava. We recommend that you fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Zurich and Bratislava. The distance is around 812km (505 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €335 ($335).

How do I get from Zurich to Bratislava

Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Bratislava

Transport options from Zurich to Bratislava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
2h 20m
€335($335)
hourly677km (421 miles)
Train to Rorschach, plane and bus3h 20m
€425($425)
hourly699km (434 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 25m
€375($375)
every 3 hours837km (520 miles)
Train to Innsbruck Hbf, plane and bus5h 35m
€405($410)
hourly749km (466 miles)
Train
9h 10m
€480($480)
twice daily870km (541 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
twice a week829km (515 miles)
Bus via Vienna Central Bus Station VIB12hrs
€38($38)
twice daily866km (538 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€165($165)
on demand812km (505 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