How to travel from Glasgow to Bratislava, Slovakia

The distance between Glasgow and Bratislava is around 1,755km (1,090 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Glasgow to Bratislava by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bratislava (BTS).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated byRyanair+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to London Euston, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then Wien Hbf and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €685($685)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Prague Wilsonova and then to BratislavaAS Mlynské Nivy.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden then drive to Bratislava.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €550($555)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Bratislava

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Bratislava by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).

The distance between Glasgow and Bratislava is around 1,755km (1,090 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,685km (1,047 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Glasgow and Bratislava by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €380 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Bratislava is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Bratislava. It typically takes around 21h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Wien Hbf. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 30m.

Avanti West Coast, Eurostar, Belgian Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Glasgow and Bratislava. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 21h 30m, 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 Glasgow and Bratislava. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Prague Wilsonova. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Glasgow and Bratislava. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Bratislava. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Bratislava (BTS) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Bratislava. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Glasgow to Bratislava typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Bratislava (BTS).

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

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Glasgow to Bratislava. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP. instead which will take 4h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €380 ($380).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Bratislava

Transport options from Glasgow to Bratislava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
€110($110)
every 20 mins2,057km (1,278 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 20m
€380($380)
hourly1,755km (1,090 miles)
Train
21h 30m
€685($685)
6 times a week2,237km (1,390 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
€95($95)
once daily2,354km (1,463 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 5h
€550($555)
once daily2,006km (1,246 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