How far is Bratislava from Banská Bystrica?

About 103 miles (165 km) separate Bratislava and Banská Bystrica.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica leave from AS Mlynské nivy and arrive at Banská Bystrica Bus. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Bratislava to Banská Bystrica from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bratislava to Banská Bystrica on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:55pm	AS Mlynské nivy	2h 45m	4:40pm	AS Terminal Vlak Bus Shopping	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:55pm	AS Mlynské nivy	2h 45m	7:40pm	AS Terminal Vlak Bus Shopping	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Banská Bystrica on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	5h 30m	12:05pm	Banská Bystrica bus station	Cheapest
Slovak Lines	Bus	2:30pm	Airport (BTS)	2h 35m	5:05pm	AS Terminal Vlak Bus Shopping	Fastest
	Bus	7:45am	AS Mlynské nivy	2h 45m	10:30am	AS Terminal Vlak Bus Shopping	No tags
	Bus	1:55pm	AS Mlynské nivy	2h 45m	4:40pm	AS Terminal Vlak Bus Shopping	No tags
	Bus	2:15pm	AS Mlynské nivy	2h 50m	5:05pm	AS Terminal Vlak Bus Shopping	No tags

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Get from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

2h 45mAverage Duration

102 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bratislava and Banská Bystrica?

Stops in Bratislava

A
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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B
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
C
Bratislava Airport
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D
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 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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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

Compare bus companies

Slovak Lines

4.5/5149 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 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.

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

How far is Bratislava from Banská Bystrica?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$23

11/22

$24

Today

$24

11/24

$23

11/25

$18

11/26

$23

11/27

$23

11/28

$19

The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica was searched and found on Nov 25, 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 Bratislava to Banská Bystrica, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $44 for a bus ticket from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.