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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Bratislava is to bus which costs €40 - €120 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Bratislava is to fly and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Bratislava?

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 20m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Mainz to Bratislava?

The distance between Mainz and Bratislava is 706 km. The road distance is 791.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Bratislava without a car is to train via Passau which takes 10h 30m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Mainz to Bratislava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bratislava bus from?

Mainz to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bratislava train from?

Mainz to Bratislava train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Bratislava?

The best way to get from Mainz to Bratislava is to train via Passau which takes 10h 30m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Mainz to Bratislava bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Bratislava train arrive?

Mainz to Bratislava train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Bratislava?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Bratislava is 792 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Mainz to Bratislava.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bratislava?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Bratislava.

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

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

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Fly from Frankfurt, bus
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
4h 51m
€79–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N61
13h 20m
€40–115
Train via Passau
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
10h 30m
€79–194
Drive 791.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Bratislavacar 791.7 km
7h 46m
€119–171
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
6h 28m
€109–287
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
6h 41m
€92–319
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Wien HBFtrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
11h 9m
€85–122
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim to Bratislavabus
15h 15m
€49–90
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Bratislavacar
7h 52m
€170–234

Mainz to Bratislava by train

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Distance: 705.9 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Bratislava, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, Wien Hauptbahnhof, and Wien Hbf in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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