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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Hlavná stanica | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Zurich HB | Bratislava hl.st. | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Hlavná stanica | No tags | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB | Železničná stanica Bratislava-Petržalka | No tags | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB | Bratislava hl.st. | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Zürich to Bratislava
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 £50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Zürich and Bratislava?
Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
Bratislava
- ATomášikova 3496/56, 831 03 Bratislava, Slovakia
- CNábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
- D
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
Train Companies
Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Slovak Rail ticket prices on this trip start at £50
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Bratislava by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Zürich to Bratislava?
The cheapest train tickets from Zürich to Bratislava start from £50. The average price for this train route is around £123. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Zürich to Bratislava?
The average train journey time from Zürich to Bratislava is 9h 11m, covering a distance of 401 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 46m and is operated by Slovak Rail.
Which train operators serve the Zürich to Bratislava route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Zürich to Bratislava?
The earliest train from Zürich to Bratislava departs at 10:40. And the latest train departs at 12:40.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Zürich to Bratislava was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of £65To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Zürich to Bratislava as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £65 to £158 for a train ticket from Zürich to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £65, which is on 2025-12-18.
Usually ÖBB will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
