What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Bratislava?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bratislava is to bus and train which costs €45 - €120 and takes 12h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Bratislava?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bratislava is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Bratislava?

The distance between Basel and Bratislava is 741 km. The road distance is 812.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Bratislava without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Bratislava without a car is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs €130 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Bratislava?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Basel to Bratislava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bratislava bus from?

Basel to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bratislava train from?

Basel to Bratislava train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Bratislava?

The best way to get from Basel to Bratislava is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 4h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Basel to Bratislava bus arrive?

Basel to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Bratislava train arrive?

Basel to Bratislava train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bratislava?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bratislava is 813 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Basel to Bratislava.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Bratislava?

Book your Basel to Bratislava train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Bratislava?

Book your Basel to Bratislava bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bratislava?

There are 1970+ hotels available in Bratislava.

Basel to Bratislava - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Bratislava by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BSL - VIE
2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
4h 47m
€72–212
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Salzburg Lastenstrasse
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Flughafen WienRjx / ...
3. Take the bus from Flughafen Wien to Bratislava Most SNP
12h 37m
€49–116
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava-PetrzalkaRjx
10h 58m
€131–211
Drive 812.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bratislava812.6 km
8h 59m
€140–202
Fly Basel to Bratislava Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)BSL - BTS
4h 8m
€69–217
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)ZRH - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
5h 53m
€118–268
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschach
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)ACH - VIE
4. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
7h 31m
€352–519
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské NivyN882
13h 35m
€59–142
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Bratislava
8h 47m
€206–283

Basel to Bratislava by train

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10h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 741 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bratislava, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, Wizz Air flies from Basel (BSL) to Bratislava Airport (BTS) 4 times a week.

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