The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bucharest to Bratislava
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
19 h 5 m
Average duration
20 h 10 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
805 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bucharest to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to Bratislava will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
Of the 19 buses that leave Bucharest for Bratislava every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 805 km distance in an average of 20 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 20 h 50 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus23:0019h05București, Autogara Militari17:05Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy£461One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus17:0022h40București, Autogara Militari14:40Bratislava, Most SNP£461One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:0020h25București, Autogara Militari18:25Bratislava, Most SNP£461One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus17:0022h36București, Autogara Militari14:36Bratislava, Einsteinova£461One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus17:0021h35București, Autogara Militari13:35Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy£471One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:0019h05București, Autogara Militari17:05Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy£461One-way1 change
FlixBus3:4520h10București, Autogara Militari22:55Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy£481One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus23:0020h21București, Autogara Militari18:21Bratislava, Einsteinova£481One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:0020h25București, Autogara Militari18:25Bratislava, Most SNP£461One-way1 change
FlixBus5:0520h50București, Autogara Militari0:55Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy£511One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for Bucharest to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a flight costs an average of £21.
Distance: 805 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£53 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price |
21h 1m Average total duration 20h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bucharest to Bratislava bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Bratislava coaches for today, Wednesday 13 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 București, Autogara Militari | 23h21 | 2:06 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 București, Autogara Militari | 23h25 | 2:10 Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 București, Autogara Militari | 26h26 | 6:31 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 5:05 București, Autogara Militari | 20h50 | 0:55 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 București, Autogara Militari | 27h30 | 14:15 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 București, Autogara Militari | 22h55 | 10:55 Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 București, Autogara Militari | 22h45 | 10:45 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 București, Autogara Militari | 23h05 | 11:05 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:00 București, Autogara Militari | 22h40 | 14:40 Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:00 București, Autogara Militari | 23h35 | 15:35 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:00 București, Autogara Militari | 21h35 | 13:35 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:00 București, Autogara Militari | 22h36 | 14:36 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 București, Autogara Militari | 20h25 | 18:25 Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 București, Autogara Militari | 20h55 | 18:55 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 București, Autogara Militari | 19h05 | 17:05 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 București, Autogara Militari | 20h21 | 18:21 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bucharest to Bratislava
Buses from Bucharest to Bratislava run on average 12 times per day, taking around 20h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £21 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 805 km distance in 20h 10m.
Distance 805 km |
Average bus duration 20h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 20h 10m |
First bus 1:50 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Omega Group from Bucharest to BratislavaYou can travel by bus between Bucharest to Bratislava with FlixBus, Omega Group for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bucharest to Bratislava coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bucharest 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bucharest and Bratislava
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 29, 30, 37, 70 Tram: 4
- 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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