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

The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 34h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Bratislava and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bratislava to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bratislava and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Flughafen Wien, Viena- Hotel IBIS and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bratislava and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bratislava-Petrzalka and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 58m.

How far is it from Bratislava to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bratislava and Edinburgh is 1049 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bratislava to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 19h 58m and costs £210 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Bratislava to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Edinburgh train from?

Bratislava to Edinburgh train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.

Train, bus or fly from Bratislava to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bratislava to Edinburgh is to train which takes 19h 58m and costs £210 - £750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 34h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Bratislava to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bratislava to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna International Airport station.

What is the time difference between Bratislava and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Bratislava. It is currently 11:50 PM in Bratislava and 10:50 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Bratislava to Edinburgh train arrive?

Bratislava to Edinburgh train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Bratislava to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bratislava to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train (Eurostar), train, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane VIE - EDI
5h 56m
£66–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus 901
2. Take the bus from Viena- Hotel IBIS to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
34h 10m
£40–101
Train
1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
19h 58m
£213–711
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
24h 53m
£203–681
Fly Bratislava Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BTS - EDI
5h 46m
£66–151
Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane VIE - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 14m
£88–254
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pezinok to Trencintrain
2. Take the bus from Trenčín to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
36h 54m
£100–349
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bratislava to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
21h 10m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bratislava to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
22h 11m
£310–460

Bratislava to Edinburgh by train

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19h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,042.5 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Edinburgh Waverley via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 19h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bratislava to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Flughafen Wien, Wien Westbahnhof, Viena- Hotel IBIS, and London Victoria in around 34h 10m.

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