What is the distance between Zürich and Bratislava?

The distance separating Zürich and Bratislava is 401 miles (646 km).

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

If you're headed to Bratislava from Zürich, chances are that your bus will leave from Zürich Airport and arrive at Petržalka Einsteinova. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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, Traditional Christmas Markets, Old Town Hall (Stará radnica), Slavin and Bratislava goes classical.

Bus Zürich to Bratislava from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Bratislava on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	7:30am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:15am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 40m	7:55pm	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 40m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h	10:00am	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 30m	12:55pm	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Bratislava on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	7:30am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:15am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 40m	7:55pm	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 50m	7:50am	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h	10:00am	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Bratislava on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	7:30am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:15am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 40m	7:55pm	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 50m	7:50am	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h 10m	10:55am	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Bratislava on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 40m	7:15am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	7:30am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h 55m	10:55am	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	19h 10m	3:35pm	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Bratislava on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:50pm	Airport (ZLC)	14h 50m	6:40am	BTS Airport	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	12h	11:00pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h	10:00am	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	20h 25m	7:55pm	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Bratislava on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:50pm	Airport (ZLC)	14h 50m	6:40am	BTS Airport	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	12h 26m	8:56pm	Petržalka Einsteinova	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 40m	7:55pm	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 15m	10:00am	BTS Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Zürich to Bratislava

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 9 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 11mAverage Duration

401 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $186	Average Duration14h 41m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$65 - $210	Average Duration9h 11m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Bratislava?

Stops in Zürich

A
Zürich Airport
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B
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

Stops in Bratislava

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

3.5/511,395 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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,145 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Bratislava by bus

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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

11/20

$50

11/21

$69

Today

$61

11/23

$67

11/24

$57

11/25

$57

11/26

$56

11/27

$57

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Bratislava was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $50

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

You can expect to pay from $50 to $118 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-11-26.