The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Bratislava
Cheapest price
£349
Average price
£349
Fastest journey
2 d 16 m
Average duration
2 d 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1858 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Bratislava will cost around £349 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £349.
To travel from Madrid to Bratislava you need to make at least 4 changes.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Madrid to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £70. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 36h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, and a train costs an average of £352.
Distance: 1858 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£352 Average Price | £148 Average Price Cheapest |
48h 46m Average total duration 48h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36h 38m Average total duration Fastest 36h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Madrid to Bratislava train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Bratislava trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:10 Madrid | 48h16 | 21:26 Bratislava | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Bratislava
Trains from Madrid to Bratislava run on average 1 times per day, taking around 48h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £352 but you can travel from only £70 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 21:10, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 1858 km distance in 48h 16m.
Distance 1858 km |
Average train duration 48h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £352 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 48h 16m |
First train 21:10 |
Last train 21:10 |
Train companies: AVE from Madrid to Bratislava trainsAVE trains will get you between Madrid and Bratislava from £70. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Madrid to Bratislava train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Bratislava 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 Bratislava, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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