What is the distance between Banská Bystrica and Bratislava?

Banská Bystrica and Bratislava are 103 miles (165 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?

If you're headed to Bratislava from Banská Bystrica, chances are that your bus will depart from Banská Bystrica Bus and arrive at AS Mlynské nivy. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bratislava?

Once in Bratislava, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Bratislava Castle, Grassalkovich Palace, Biofarma Príroda - Stupava, National Saloon of Wines and St. Martin’s Cathedral.

Bus Banská Bystrica to Bratislava from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Banská Bystrica to Bratislava on November 22
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
Bus	5:20pm	AS Terminal Vlak Bus Shopping	2h 35m	7:55pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Banská Bystrica bus station	7h	5:45pm	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: Yesterday at 5:13 PM 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 $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2h 45mAverage Duration

102 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,347 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Slovak Lines

4.5/5149 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

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

Where are the popular stops in Banská Bystrica and Bratislava?

Stops in Banská Bystrica

A - Banská Bystrica Bus

B - Banska Bystrica- Autobusova Stanica

C - Banska Bystrica parking VUB

D - Banská Bystrica

Stops in Bratislava

A - AS Mlynské nivy

B - Petržalka Einsteinova

C - Bratislava Airport

D - Most SNP

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

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

What is the distance between Banská Bystrica and Bratislava?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bratislava?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$24

11/16

$24

Today

$24

11/18

$23

11/19

$21

11/20

$21

11/21

$22

11/22

$21

The cheapest trip from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $49 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 $21 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.