What's the distance between Zürich and Bratislava by coach?

The distance between Zürich and Bratislava by coach is approximately 401 miles (646 km).

What is the best way to go from Zürich to Bratislava without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Zürich to Bratislava from £36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Zürich to Bratislava on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	07:30	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 40m	19:55	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	17:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 40m	06:40	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	20:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h	10:00	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	20:25	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 30m	12:55	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Bratislava on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	07:30	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 40m	19:55	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	15:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	06:40	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	17:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 50m	07:50	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	20:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h	10:00	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Bratislava on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	07:30	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 40m	19:55	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	15:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	06:40	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	17:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 50m	07:50	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	17:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h 10m	10:55	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Bratislava on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 40m	07:15	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	07:30	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
Bus	15:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	06:40	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	17:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h 55m	10:55	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	20:25	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	19h 10m	15:35	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Bratislava on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:50	Airport (ZLC)	14h 50m	06:40	BTS Airport	Cheapest
Bus	11:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	12h	23:00	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
Bus	15:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	06:40	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	17:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h	10:00	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	23:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	20h 25m	19:55	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Bratislava on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:50	Airport (ZLC)	14h 50m	06:40	BTS Airport	Cheapest
Bus	08:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	12h 26m	20:56	Petržalka Einsteinova	Fastest
Bus	03:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 40m	19:55	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	15:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	06:40	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	17:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 15m	10:00	BTS Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Zürich to Bratislava

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 9 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just £51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 11mAverage duration

401 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£37 - £146	Average duration14h 41m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£51 - £165	Average duration9h 11m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Bratislava?

Stops in Zürich

A
Zürich Airport
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B
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

Stops in Bratislava

A
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
B
Bratislava Airport
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C
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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D
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Zürich to Bratislava

What's the distance between Zürich and Bratislava by coach?
The distance between Zürich and Bratislava by coach is approximately 401 miles (646 km).
What is the best way to go from Zürich to Bratislava without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/11

£39

21/11

£54

Today

£48

23/11

£52

24/11

£45

25/11

£44

26/11

£44

27/11

£45

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Bratislava was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zürich to Bratislava as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £39 to £92 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £44, which is on 2025-11-26.