The cheapest and fastest trains from Bratislava to Bucharest
Cheapest price
£165
Average price
£168
Fastest journey
20 h 10 m
Average duration
20 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
805 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bratislava to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Bucharest will cost around £168 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £165.
To travel from Bratislava to Bucharest you need to make at least one change.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bratislava to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £168.
Distance: 805 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£170 Average Price | £59 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
20h 54m Average total duration 20h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 45m Average total duration 21h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bratislava to Bucharest train times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Bucharest trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:49 Bratislava | 20h37 | 15:26 Bucharest | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:16 Bratislava | 20h10 | 15:26 Bucharest | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bratislava to Bucharest
Trains from Bratislava to Bucharest run on average 2 times per day, taking around 20h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £168 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 18:49, the last at 19:16. The fastest train covers the 805 km distance in 20h 10m.
Distance 805 km |
Average train duration 20h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £168 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 20h 10m |
First train 18:49 |
Last train 19:16 |
Train companies: Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) from Bratislava to Bucharest trainsRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) trains will get you between Bratislava and Bucharest from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
FAQs: Bratislava to Bucharest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Bucharest by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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