The average train between Vienna and Bratislava takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is an hourly train service from Vienna to Bratislava. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Vienna and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 12:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vienna station and arriving at Bratislava station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
Vienna to Bratislava train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Bratislava train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
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The distance between Vienna and Bratislava is 54.9 km. The road distance is 74 km.
ÖBB operates a train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka hourly. Tickets cost €18–20 and the journey takes 59 min. Railjet also services this route once daily.