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Train Information between Vienna and Bratislava
 | Distance | 33 miles (54 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 7 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £10 (€11) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet or ÖBB | S-Bahn |
Trains from Vienna to Bratislava cover the 33 miles (54 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 7 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet or ÖBB | S-Bahn. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £10, but the average price of train tickets is £10. Travellers depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Bratislava predmestie.
Train companies
ÖBB trains from Vienna to Bratislava
For as little as £10 you can travel by train between Vienna and Bratislava with ÖBB. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.
ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip from Vienna to Bratislava by train: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.
Enjoy a smooth and easy route between Vienna and Bratislava with ÖBB! As an official travel partner of ÖBB, Omio can help you search current train timetables from ÖBB, compare the best routes between Vienna and Bratislava as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable ÖBB Vienna to Bratislava train ticket available today. If you search for ÖBB tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a queue at the train station in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way train from Vienna to Bratislava on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 33 miles (54 km) trip from Vienna to Bratislava with ease and comfort on a train with ÖBB.
Please follow the recommendations outlined by ÖBB when booking your train tickets between Vienna and Bratislava due to the coronavirus:
- Refund or voucher policy
- ÖBB has granted goodwill arrangements for tickets bought until March 15, 2020.
- National ÖBB: Tickets valid until June 1, 2020, can be refunded as a voucher
- International ÖBB: Ticket refunds depend on the current entry regulations set by the government of the destination country
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Trains from Vienna to Bratislava
Trains in Europe are a convenient way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering a variety of domestic and international routes. Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) provide direct trains from Vienna to Bratislava. The daily timetable begins very early in the morning and offers a train every 30 minutes throughout the day until the final departure from Vienna late in the evening. Vienna to Bratislava trains take around an hour to arrive in the Slovakian capital.
Taking the Train from Vienna
Trains from Vienna to Bratislava depart from Wien Hauptbahnhof, the new central station located to the south of the center. There are plentiful public transport connections, including stops on the S-Bahn local railway network and the U-Bahn metro. Tram numbers 0 and 18 provide a regular service to the center of Vienna. Bus services 13A and 69A serve the station and the N66 route runs throughout the night from Sunday to Thursday (the U-Bahn provides night services at weekends). Taxis are available from the station rank or nearby on Favoritenstrasse.
Getting into Bratislava by Train
The Slovakian capital is an underrated gem of central Europe, an atmospheric and elegant city, overlooked by its distinctive castle, popularly compared to an upside-down table. Bratislava's charming old town offers a wealth of tempting cafes, bars, and restaurants. Trains from Vienna to Bratislava arrive at two stations, Bratislava Petrzalka, located south of the city center, and the more central Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, a 15-minute walk north of the old town. Petrzalka Station is close to the bus and coach station on Rusovska Cesta and has a bus stop by its entrance on Panonska Cesta. Hlavna Stanica is served by trolley-bus routes 201 and 210, trams 2, 3, 8 and 13 and coaches 32, 41 and 61, all providing connections around the city and the old town. There is an express bus service to the airport.
Travel Tips
Travel between Vienna, Austria and Bratislava, Slovakia by train is: Partially open.
What is the status of international entry into Slovakia from Austria?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Slovakia from Vienna?
Conditions of entry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 14 day mandatory self quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 1 in quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
What are the safety rules to follow in Bratislava, Slovakia?
When travelling in Slovakia, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 19/09/2021. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Vienna to Bratislava before travelling.
Return travel from Slovakia to Austria is: Partially open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Vienna from Bratislava?
Entry into Austria is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Slovakia
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Bratislava?
Requirements for reentering:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
What are the safety rules to follow in Vienna, Austria?
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 19/09/2021. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Vienna from Bratislava.
Omio customers book a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bratislava predmestie most frequently for this route.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Wien Westbahnhof, located approximately 1 mile (s) / 2 km from the city centre of Vienna. The most popular arrival train station in Bratislava, called Bratislava predmestie, is located around 2 mile (s) / 4 km away from its city centre.
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