Vienna and Bratislava… Two separate capitals within an hour's distance. One is the capital of Austria and the other is the capital of Slovakia. You can use Bratislava airport to go to Vienna. The reverse also applies. Since Bratislava airport is a preferred destination by cheap airline companies, you can find tickets here at more affordable prices. The transportation network between the two cities is also very common. Connecting these two nearby capitals Transportation options from Vienna to Bratislava is the subject of this article. Happy reading!

Transportation Options from Vienna to Bratislava
Transportation Options between Vienna and Bratislava

Transportation Options between Vienna and Bratislava

Transportation options between Vienna and Bratislava; It is possible to count as trains, buses, boats on the Danube. You can transfer between 1-2 hours depending on the transportation vehicle you choose and the money you will pay.

Transportation by Bus

From Vienna's International Airport, for a few euros, you can reach Bratislava's main bus station in about an hour. Buses run at intervals of one to two hours every half hour. Some buses also pass through the city center of Vienna.

There are also recommendations for transportation on the Bratislava Airport's own website. Blaguss Slovakia, Eurolines or You can choose the one suitable for your flight time from the Terravision buses.

Transportation by Train

A very practical and inexpensive way to travel, trains run on different routes twice a day (many from Vienna's Sudbahnhof stop, some from the Westbahnhof). However, both roads take you to the train station, close to the historic center of Bratislava, well connected by public transport. Train prices are usually less than 10 Euros.

Transportation by Boat

Boat lines along the Danube continue from the beginning of April to September, and some lines continue in October. There are multiple alternatives for transportation by boat. The most widely used is the Twin City Liner.

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8 Comments

  1. Hello, my son will participate in the tennis tournament in bratislava. Can I get your opinion on the cheapest and most convenient way to go? Greetings.

  2. Hello, what should I do to go from vienna airport to bratislava train station? Where do the buses leave from and where do we buy the tickets?

    • Hello,

      I suggest you review the links in the previous comment.

      The last time I went was a few years ago, there may have been a change.

      Have a nice trip

  3. I guess he doesn't want a visa because slovakia is Schengen on a green passport. And how can my 16-year-old son get from Vienna airport to Slovakia in the safest and easiest way for a summer camp? His family can only do it from Bratislava train station or bus terminal:
    Can he do it alone?

  4. hello, i will go to vienna in june i have schengen visa. I want to move to bratislava from there for 1-2 days. but slovakia is not a schengen country… do i have to get a slovakia visa?

    • Hello Slovakia has been a Schengen member since 2007 and has the right of free movement. You can easily pass from Vienna to Bratislava. Finding a train can be a bit of a hassle yet and it can take a long time. I suggest you choose buses instead. They are both cheaper and go faster. They are already very close to each other.

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