How much is the bus ticket from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?

The cheapest bus tickets from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava start from $22. The average price for this route is around $27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?

The average bus trip duration from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 103 miles (167 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 35m and is operated by Slovak Lines .

Which bus companies service the Banská Bystrica to Bratislava route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Slovak Lines , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?

The earliest bus departs from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava at 3:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?

A bus trip from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Slovak Lines , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 149 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Slovak Lines has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Slovak Lines , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Slovak Lines , with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Bus Banská Bystrica to Bratislava from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Banská Bystrica to Bratislava on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:55pm	Banská Bystrica bus station	7h	12:55am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Banská Bystrica to Bratislava on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:30am	Banská Bystrica bus station	8h 5m	11:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	AS Terminal Vlak Bus Shopping	2h 35m	1:35pm	AS Mlynské nivy	Fastest
Slovak Lines	Bus	8:30am	AS Terminal Vlak Bus Shopping	2h 45m	11:15am	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	5:20pm	AS Terminal Vlak Bus Shopping	2h 35m	7:55pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	11:30am	Banská Bystrica bus station	10h 5m	9:35pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags

Next departures for Banská Bystrica to Bratislava on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Banská Bystrica bus station	7h	5:45pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	AS Terminal Vlak Bus Shopping	2h 35m	1:35pm	AS Mlynské nivy	Fastest
Bus	5:20pm	AS Terminal Vlak Bus Shopping	2h 35m	7:55pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Banská Bystrica bus station	8h 5m	11:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Banská Bystrica bus station	7h 15m	6:45pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:08 AM CET.

Get from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2h 45mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Banská Bystrica and Bratislava?

Stops in Banská Bystrica

A
Banská Bystrica Bus
29. augusta 6189/37, 974 01 Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
B
Banska Bystrica- Autobusova Stanica
R1, 974 01 Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
C
Banska Bystrica parking VUB
Banska Bystrica,, Slovakia
D
Banská Bystrica
Mičinská cesta 1424/16, 974 01 Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

Stops in Bratislava

A
Bratislava Airport
Visit page
B
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
C
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
Visit page
D
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
Visit page
E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Slovak Lines

4.5/5151 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

FlixBus

3.5/511,490 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

SK bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?
The cheapest bus tickets from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava start from $22. The average price for this route is around $27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?
The average bus trip duration from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 103 miles (167 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 35m and is operated by Slovak Lines.
Which bus companies service the Banská Bystrica to Bratislava route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Slovak Lines, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?
The earliest bus departs from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava at 3:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?
A bus trip from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Slovak Lines, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 149 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Slovak Lines has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Slovak Lines, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Slovak Lines, with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 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

11/29

$24

11/30

$23

Today

$22

12/02

$19

12/03

$19

12/04

$18

12/05

$21

12/06

$20

The cheapest trip from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $40 for a bus ticket from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually 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.