Bus from Vienna to Bratislava: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Vienna to Bratislava on 18 April
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
DB IC BusBus
Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)
Nivy bus stationCheapest
FlixbusBus
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
Petržalka EinsteinovaFastest
DB IC BusBus
Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)
Nivy bus stationNo tags
Slovak LinesBus
Hbf
Most SNPNo tags
RegioJetBus
Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)
Nivy bus stationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 09:59 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Vienna to Bratislava

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 1 hour 6 minutes and with fares starting at just RUB 459, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

328bus per day
1h 6mAverage duration
56 kmDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceRUB 459 - RUB 2,626Average duration1h 6m
1kg CO₂e
Average priceRUB 751 - RUB 1,946Average duration59m
1kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Vienna to Bratislava

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Bratislava?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Vienna to Bratislava start from RUB 459. The average price for this route is around RUB 843. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Vienna to Bratislava?

    The average bus journey time from Vienna to Bratislava is 1h 6m, covering a distance of 56 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 41m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Vienna to Bratislava route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 328 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Slovak Lines, IC Bus, RegioJet, Openline, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar Bus, LIKEBUS, Infobus, GoOpti, KLR Bus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Vienna to Bratislava?

    The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Bratislava at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Bratislava?

    A bus journey from Vienna to Bratislava produces an estimated 1.3955500000000003 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from Vienna to Bratislava?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Bratislava?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Openline has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Vienna to Bratislava?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is IC Bus, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Bratislava?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is IC Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
15/04
RUB 746
16/04
RUB 778
Today
RUB 651
18/04
RUB 582
19/04
RUB 557
20/04
RUB 463
21/04
RUB 424
22/04
RUB 424
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Bratislava was searched and found on 21 Apr 2026 with a price of RUB 424

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

You can expect to pay from RUB 424 to RUB 2,405 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 424, which is on 2026-04-21.

Usually FlixBus, Slovak Lines 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Vienna to Bratislava?

busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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