The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bratislava for Banská Bystrica every day 4 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 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bratislava to Banská Bystrica
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica 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 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 165 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£17 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bratislava to Banská Bystrica bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Banská Bystrica coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. 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 | 05:35 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 5h30 | 11:05 Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:30 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 7h45 | 15:15 Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 1 change | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 04:35 Bratislava | 5h30 | 10:05 Banská Bystrica | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica
Buses from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:20, the last at 23:20. The fastest coach covers the 165 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 165 km |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 01:20 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: Turancar, Slovak Lines Express, Kovacik, Nikatrans, FlixBus from Bratislava to Banská BystricaYou can travel by bus between Bratislava to Banská Bystrica with Turancar, Slovak Lines Express, Kovacik, Nikatrans, FlixBus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Slovak Lines Express
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Nikatrans
FAQs: Bratislava to Banská Bystrica coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica 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 Banská Bystrica, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bratislava and Banská Bystrica
- 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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