What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Slovakia?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Slovakia is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Slovakia?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Slovakia is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Slovakia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Slovakia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Zurich to Slovakia?

The distance between Zurich and Slovakia is 674 km. The road distance is 764.5 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Slovakia without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Slovakia without a car is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs €110 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Slovakia?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Zurich to Slovakia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Slovakia bus from?

Zurich to Slovakia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Slovakia train from?

Zurich to Slovakia train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Slovakia?

The best way to get from Zurich to Slovakia is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs €110 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 11h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €290 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Zurich to Slovakia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Slovakia train arrive?

Zurich to Slovakia train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Slovakia?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Slovakia is 765 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Zurich to Slovakia.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Slovakia?

Book your Zurich to Slovakia train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Slovakia?

Book your Zurich to Slovakia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Slovakia?

There are 1978+ hotels available in Slovakia.

Zurich to Slovakia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Zurich to Slovakia by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or car train

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

Fly Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
4h 43m
€91–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N882 / ...
11h 35m
€40–65
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rjx
9h 11m
€110–180
Drive 764.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bratislavacar 764.5 km
7h 50m
€130–187
Fly Zurich Airport to Košice International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Košice International Airport (KSC)plane ZRH - KSC
4h 31m
€83–281
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
5h 47m
€76–242
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
2. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
5h 57m
€256–469
Train to Basel, fly to Bratislava Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane BSL - BTS
5h 13m
€40–270
Fly Zurich Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane ZRH - BUD
2. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest Airport to Košiceshuttle
7h 21m
€122–253
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rjx
11h 39m
€148–244
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Bratislavacar
7h 37m
€197–270

Zurich to Slovakia by train

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9h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 674 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Slovakia?

Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica once daily. Tickets cost €110–180 and the journey takes 9h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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