There are 7 ways to get from Venice to Bratislava by plane, bus, train, shuttle or car
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Recommended option
Fly from Venice, bus • 4h 28m
6 alternative options
Train to Bologna, fly, bus • 5h 57m
Shuttle to Klagenfurt, fly, bus • 6h 58m
Train • 9h 22m
Bus • 10h 10m
Bus via Hegyeshalom • 10h 40m
Drive • 6h 20m
Venice to Bratislava by train
The train journey time between Venice and Bratislava is around 9h 22m and covers a distance of around 677 km. This includes an average layover time of around 36 min. Operated by Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) and others, the Venice to Bratislava train service departs from Venezia S. Lucia and arrives in Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. Typically 15 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Bratislava is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 10h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Bratislava is to fly and bus which costs €29 - €190 and takes 4h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venice and arriving at Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Venice to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Venice and Bratislava is 472 km. The road distance is 653.4 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Bratislava without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Venice to Bratislava, including transfers.
Venice to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice station.
Venice to Bratislava train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Bratislava is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 10h 10m.

- Distance: 472 km
- Duration: 4h 28m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Bratislava, Slovakia?
You can take a train from Venice to Bratislava via Wien Hbf in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice to Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy once daily. Tickets cost €30 - €45 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Venice to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €310
Flights from Bologna to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €440
Flights from Klagenfurt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €370

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Venice to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €200
Flights from Bologna to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19 - €240

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Frequently asked questions

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €15 - €21
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45

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 Venezia S. Lucia to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Railjet

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 Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass

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 Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

- Website
- 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

- 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 Venice to Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Venezia Mestre to Klagenfurt Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40 - €420
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €40 - €120
- Private
- €230 - €420

- Website
- mateiunitrans.ro
Bus from Venezia Tronchetto to Hegyeshalom
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €60
- Schedules at
- mateiunitrans.ro
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Venice Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Venice to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy station.
Venice to Bratislava train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Bratislava is 653 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Venice to Bratislava.
Ryanair and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Venice Airport to Vienna Airport.
Book your Venice to Bratislava bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 90+ hotels available in Bratislava. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to line 5 bus which takes 20 min and costs €10.