The distance between London and Bratislava is around 1,557km (968 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 12h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from London to Bratislava by train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bratislava → London if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf then Wien Hbf and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica.
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Take the bus to Prague ÚAN Florenc and then to Bratislava Autobusová stanica Nivy.
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Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Bratislava.
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There are several options for getting from London to Bratislava by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 23h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 12h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €660 ($660).
The distance between London and Bratislava is around 1,557km (968 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,288km (800 miles)
It takes around 12h 30m to get from London and Bratislava by train.
The quickest way to get from London to Bratislava is to take the train which takes around 12h 30m and will set you back approx €660 ($660).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Bratislava is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Bratislava. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from London to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf and Wien Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.
Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Belgian Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways and ÖBB Intercity run train services between London and Bratislava. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 30m, 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 London and Bratislava. It typically takes around 23h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague ÚAN Florenc. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 40m.
RegioJet, Racic Eurobus, SAD Lucenec, Lasta, Simeonidis Tours, Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between London and Bratislava. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Bratislava. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf then Wien Hbf and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. instead which will take 12h 30m.
The closest major airport to Bratislava is M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) (BTS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bratislava.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from London to Bratislava. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf then Wien Hbf and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. instead which will take 12h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Bratislava is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 30m and will usually cost around €660 ($660).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 12h 30m | €660($660) | every 20 mins | 1,566km (973 miles) |
Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi | 16h 55m | €515($515) | 3 times a week | 1,596km (991 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 23h 40m | €64($64) | once daily | 1,659km (1,031 miles) |
Bus via Vienna Central Bus Station VIB | 1 day 7h | €84($84) | 4 times a week | 1,933km (1,201 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 30m | €1,700($1,700) | every 2 hours | 1,557km (968 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bratislava offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovakia and internationally.