Vienna to Bratislava train
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Train schedule Vienna to Bratislava
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Fastest train times from Vienna to Bratislava
Fastest Journey
59 m
Average
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
55 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Vienna for Bratislava every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Vienna to Bratislava
 | Distance | 33 miles (54 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 7 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £10 (€11) |
 | Direct train | Yes |
 | Train providers | ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn or ÖBB | Regionalzug |
Trains from Vienna to Bratislava cover the 33 miles (54 km) long route taking on average 1 h 7 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn or ÖBB | Regionalzug. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route 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 providers: ÖBB trains Vienna to Bratislava
You can travel by train from Vienna to Bratislava with ÖBB for as low as £10. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
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 to Bratislava from Vienna 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 between Vienna and Bratislava with ease and comfort on a train with ÖBB.
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: Trains from Vienna to Bratislava
Travel by train between Vienna, Austria and Bratislava, Slovakia is: Fully open.
Is international entry into Bratislava from Vienna restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Slovakia from Vienna?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Bratislava, Slovakia?
The government of Slovakia has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 23/05/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Bratislava from Vienna closer to your date of departure here.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Bratislava to Vienna is: Fully open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Austria from Slovakia?
Reentry to Austria is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Slovakia
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Bratislava?
What are the entry requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
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: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last verified on 23/05/2022. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Bratislava to Vienna train here.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Bratislava predmestie.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof, which is located around 4.2 miles (6.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bratislava predmestie, located 3.8 miles (6.2 km) away from the city centre.
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