The cheapest and fastest coaches from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 19 buses that leave Banská Bystrica for Bratislava every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 165 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6035137:053h15Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica10:20Bratislava£151One-way0 changes
6035137:053h25Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica10:30Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy£161One-way0 changes
10251314:003h20Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica17:20Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy£171One-way0 changes
1025136:203h25Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica9:45Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy£171One-way0 changes
60350913:303h00Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica16:30Bratislava£171One-way0 changes
10251316:452h45Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica19:30Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy£171One-way0 changes
60350913:303h00Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica16:30Bratislava£171One-way0 changes
6035097:503h00Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica10:50Bratislava£171One-way0 changes
6035099:503h00Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica12:50Bratislava£171One-way0 changes
6035097:503h10Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica11:00Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Banská Bystrica to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 165 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£17 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Banská Bystrica to Bratislava bus times
The table below shows live departures for Banská Bystrica to Bratislava coaches for today, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:55 Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 5h45 | 21:40 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 7h15 | 8:45 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 8h05 | 9:35 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 7h00 | 15:45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Turancar, but also compare tickets for the likes of Slovak Lines Express a.s., Kovacik, Nikatrans or Slovak Lines Express to find the best option for your trip from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava
Buses from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 165 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 165 km |
Average bus duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: Turancar, Slovak Lines Express a.s., Kovacik, Nikatrans, Slovak Lines Express, FlixBus, Infobus from Banská Bystrica to BratislavaYou can travel by bus between Banská Bystrica to Bratislava with Turancar, Slovak Lines Express a.s., Kovacik, Nikatrans, Slovak Lines Express, FlixBus, Infobus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Banská Bystrica to Bratislava coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Banská Bystrica to Bratislava by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bratislava, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Turancar
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Kovacik
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's best to check the terms during booking.
- Turancar
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Kovacik
- Hand luggage is included.
- Turancar
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Kovacik
- Bulky luggage is allowed for an extra charge.
- Turancar
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Turancar
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be in the cargo hold.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Banská Bystrica and Bratislava
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
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