There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Bratislava by plane, bus, car ferry, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Vienna, bus
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Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Vienna (VIE)
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Take the bus from Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf. to Bratislava, Most SNP
4 alternative options
Fly to Bratislava
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Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Bratislava (BTS)
Car ferry, train, bus via Prague
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Take the car ferry from Dublin to Holyhead
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Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)
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Take the bus from Newport South Wales Train Station to London Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from London, Victoria Green Line Station to Prague, Wilsonova
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Take the train from Prague, hl.n. to Bratislava, hl.st.
Car ferry, train, bus
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Take the car ferry from Dublin to Holyhead
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Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)
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Take the bus from Newport South Wales Train Station to London Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Linz Wissensturm
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Take the train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
Car ferry, drive
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Take the car ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg
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Drive from Cherbourg to Bratislava
Dublin to Bratislava by car ferry, walk, train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Bratislava is to fly and bus which costs €40 - €280 and takes 5h 52m.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Bratislava is to fly which costs €40 - €240 and takes 5h 23m.
It is approximately 1732 km to get from Dublin to Bratislava.
The best way to get from Dublin to Bratislava without a car is to car ferry and train and bus via Prague which takes 38h 42m and costs €210 - €310.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Dublin to Bratislava, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Dublin Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 45m.
Bratislava is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 8:14 AM in Dublin and 9:14 AM in Bratislava.
Aer Lingus, KLM, Lufthansa and two other airlines offer flights from Dublin Airport to Vienna Airport.
There are 91+ hotels available in Bratislava. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Dublin to Dublin Airport is to line 703 bus which takes 13 min and costs €7 - €10.
- Distance: 1732.3 km
- Duration: 5h 52m
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Bratislava, Slovakia?
Ryanair flies from Dublin to Bratislava 6 times a week.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €290
Flights from Dublin to Vienna via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €290
Flights from Dublin to Vienna via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €290
Flights from Dublin to Vienna via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €290
Flights from Dublin to Vienna via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €290
Flights from Dublin to Vienna via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €290
Flights from Dublin to Vienna via Eindhoven
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €290
Flights from Dublin to Vienna via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €290
Flights from Dublin to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €300
Flights from Dublin to Bratislava via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €300
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Dublin to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Dublin to Vienna via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €1000
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €410
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Dublin to Vienna via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €170
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Prague, hl.n. to Bratislava, hl.st.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €35
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
- 1st Class
- €23 - €35
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €35
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €23
- Business
- €26 - €32
- 1st Class
- €27 - €32
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €45
- Website
- Railjet
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60 - €110
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €24
- 1st Class
- €26 - €40
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf. to Bratislava, Most SNP
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from London, Victoria Green Line Station to Prague, Wilsonova
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +421 2 55422734
- info@slovaklines.sk
- Website
- slovaklines.sk
Bus from Vienna Airport to Bratislava Most SNP
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €8
- Website
- Slovak Lines
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava,,Most SNP
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €8
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newport Train Station to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Newport South Wales Train Station to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €21
- Website
- Megabus UK
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- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Linz Wissensturm
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dublin to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €33 - €37
- Website
- Irish Ferries
- Car
- €120 - €140
- On Foot
- €33 - €37
Car ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €80
- Website
- Irish Ferries
- Car
- €120 - €140
- On Foot
- €65 - €80
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- Website
- stenaline.co.uk
Car ferry from Dublin to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Stena Line
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