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.
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.
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP.
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Take the train to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica.
Take the bus to Bratislava.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 2h 20m | €335($335) | hourly | 677km (421 miles) |
Train to Rorschach, plane and bus | 3h 20m | €425($425) | hourly | 699km (434 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 25m | €375($375) | every 3 hours | 837km (520 miles) |
Train to Innsbruck Hbf, plane and bus | 5h 35m | €405($410) | hourly | 749km (466 miles) |
Train | 9h 10m | €480($480) | twice daily | 870km (541 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11hrs | twice a week | 829km (515 miles) | |
Bus via Vienna Central Bus Station VIB | 12hrs | €38($38) | twice daily | 866km (538 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | €165($165) | on demand | 812km (505 miles) |
Slovak Lines
Turancar
Union Ivkoni
People's Viennaline
The following major airports near Bratislava offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovakia and internationally.