There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Bratislava by plane, bus, 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.
Fly from Frankfurt, bus
best- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centrebus
4h 38m€70–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N61 / ...
13h 25m€63–105Train
- Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Wien HBFtrain Nj
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
10h 50m€171–266Drive 791.1 km
- Drive from Mainz to Bratislavacar 791.1 km
7h 36m€123–177Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centrebus
6h 27m€107–290Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centrebus
6h 23m€81–287Bus via Bratislava hlavná stanica
- Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Bratislava hlavná stanicabus
16h 25m
Mainz to Bratislava by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Bratislava is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Bratislava is to fly and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €70 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Mainz Hbf and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Mainz and Bratislava is 706 km. The road distance is 791.1 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Bratislava without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs €170 - €270.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Mainz to Bratislava, including transfers.
Mainz to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.
Mainz to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Mainz Hbf station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Bratislava is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs €170 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Bratislava, Slovakia?
You can take a train from Mainz Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Wien HBF and Wien Hbf in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy once daily. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 11h 40m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
Flights from Stuttgart Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–210
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Mainz Hbf to Wien HBF
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Mainz to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.
Mainz to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Wien HBF station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Bratislava is 791 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Mainz to Bratislava.
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