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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Bratislava is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Bratislava is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €55 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Bratislava?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Bern to Bratislava?

The distance between Bern and Bratislava is 789 km. The road distance is 882.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Bratislava without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs €140 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Bern to Bratislava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bratislava bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Bratislava train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Bratislava?

The best way to get from Bern to Bratislava is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Bern to Bratislava bus arrive?

Bern to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Where does the Bern to Bratislava train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Bratislava?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Bratislava is 882 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Bern to Bratislava.

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

Book your Bern to Bratislava train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bern to Bratislava bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bratislava?

There are 1980+ hotels available in Bratislava.

Bern to Bratislava - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Bratislava by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
5h 39m
€127–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N882 / ...
13h 20m
€50–75
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Rjx
10h 42m
€143–225
Drive 882.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Bratislavacar 882.3 km
9h 1m
€150–217
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
5h 50m
€92–256
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
7h 7m
€111–270
Train to Basel, fly to Bratislava Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane BSL - BTS
5h 16m
€56–284
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
4. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
7h 19m
€288–535
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Rjx
13h 10m
€168–285
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bern to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Bratislavacar
8h 48m
€217–299

Bern to Bratislava by train

7Weekly Trains

10h 42mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 788.5 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy once daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 13h 20m.

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