There are 9 ways to get from Zwickau to Bratislava by bus, train, car or plane
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
Bus
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Take the bus from Zwickau central train station to Dresden central station
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Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy
8 alternative options
Bus via Prague
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Take the bus from Zwickau central train station to Prague
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Take the bus from Praha ÚAN Florenc to Bratislava
Train, bus
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
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Take the bus from Dresden central station to Prague Main station
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Take the train from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova to Bratislava Central Train Station
Train via Passau
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbf
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Take the train from Hof Hbf to Regensburg Hbf
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Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Passau Hbf
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Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hbf
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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
Train
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Take the train from Zwickau Zentrum to Karlovy Vary
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Take the train from Karlovy Vary to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
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Take the train from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova to Bratislava Central Train Station
Drive
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Drive from Zwickau to Bratislava
Train to Leipzig, fly, bus
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
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Fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Vienna (VIE)
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Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava,,Most SNP
Train, bus to Prague, fly, bus
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Karlovy Vary Dolni Nadrazi
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Take the bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague Airport Terminal 1/2
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Fly from Prague (PRG) to Vienna (VIE)
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Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava,,Most SNP
Train, train to Nuremberg, fly, bus
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbf
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Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
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Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Vienna (VIE)
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Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava,,Most SNP
Zwickau to Bratislava by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zwickau to Bratislava is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h.
The quickest way to get from Zwickau to Bratislava is to drive which costs €80 - €130 and takes 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau station to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Zwickau central train station and arriving at Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Hof Hbf, Regensburg Hbf, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
It is 440 km from Zwickau to Bratislava. It is approximately 523 km to drive.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Bratislava without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Zwickau to Bratislava, including transfers.
Zwickau to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zwickau central train station.
Zwickau to Bratislava train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Bratislava is to bus which takes 9h and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train via Passau, which costs and takes 11h 9m.

- Distance: 440 km
- Duration: 9h
What companies run services between Zwickau, Germany and Bratislava, Slovakia?
You can take a bus from Zwickau to Bratislava via Dresden central station in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zwickau to Bratislava via Hof Hbf, Regensburg Hbf, Passau Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 11h 9m.

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Leipzig to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €480
Flights from Prague to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €350
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650

- Phone
- 0341 231898288
- info@mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
- Website
- mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn

- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova to Bratislava Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €50
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
- 1st Class
- €45 - €48

- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €60
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €40
- Business
- €39 - €40
- 1st Class
- €35 - €60
Train from Karlovy Vary to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €35
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €24
- Business
- €23 - €24
- 1st Class
- €23 - €35

- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €26
- Website
- Transdev

- Phone
- 0 89 54 888 97 - 25
- info@laenderbahn.com
- Website
- laenderbahn.com
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
Train from Hof Hbf to Regensburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
Train from Zwickau Zentrum to Karlovy Vary
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Karlovy Vary Dolni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Die Länderbahn

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Regensburg Hbf to Passau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en

- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Regensburg Hbf to Passau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €17
- 1st Class
- €18 - €26
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €25 - €40
- 1st Class
- €35 - €55

- Phone
- +49 800 589 28 40
- Website
- agilis.de
Train from Regensburg Hbf to Passau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- agilis.de

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Regensburg Hbf to Passau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25 - €40
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en

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 Passau Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €200
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €140 - €200
- Couchette Carriage
- €80 - €110
- Seating Carriage
- €30 - €50

- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/

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
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

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 Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/

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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Zwickau central train station to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Dresden central station to Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Zwickau central train station to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Dresden central station to Prague Main station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava,,Most SNP
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +359-887-208-506
- racic_bg@yahoo.com
- Website
- racicbg.com
Bus from Dresden Bavarian Street to Bratislava Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.racicbg.com/bg/

- Phone
- +381 20 314 545
- info@pejictours.com
- Website
- pejictours.com
Bus from Dresden to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- pejictours.com

- Website
- turancar.sk
Bus from Praha ÚAN Florenc to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- turancar.sk

- Phone
- +421 2 55422734
- info@slovaklines.sk
- Website
- slovaklines.sk
Bus from Vienna Airport Terminal 1 to Bratislava Most SNP
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €8
- Website
- Slovak Lines

- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Vienna Airport to Bratislava Most SNP Novy Most
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
Bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague Airport Terminal 1/2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Leipzig Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Zwickau to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy station.
Zwickau to Bratislava train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Bratislava is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Zwickau to Bratislava.
Austrian Airlines offers flights from Leipzig Airport to Vienna Airport.
Book your Zwickau to Bratislava bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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