How much does a bus ticket cost in Slovakia?

Bus travel in Slovakia is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was PLN 95. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights. Example fares in Slovakia: Bratislava ↔ Vienna (average: PLN 41 ) Košice ↔ Uzhhorod (average: PLN 59 ) Bratislava ↔ Košice (average: PLN 149 )

What is the best way to travel around Slovakia?

While you can choose from different transportation options, Buses and Trains are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Slovakia: - Train: 653 routes - Bus: 346 routes

How do I book bus and train tickets in Slovakia?

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play , Download on the App Store .

Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in Slovakia?

When buying Bus or Train tickets in Slovakia with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.

How do I travel from Bratislava to Vienna by bus?

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna Travel time: 1h 5m Ticket prices: From PLN 41 Frequency: 368 departures daily Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus , FlixBus , RegioJet , Union Ivkoni , Slovak Rail , Leo Express , KLR Bus , Eurobus , Euroclub , Slovak Lines

How do I get from Slovakia to neighbouring countries by bus or train?

The buses connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are: Bratislava ↔ Vienna, Austria Košice ↔ Uzhhorod, Ukraine Košice ↔ Prague, Czechia The trains that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are: Bratislava ↔ Vienna, Austria Bratislava ↔ Brno, Czechia Košice ↔ Prague, Czechia

What are the most popular airports in Slovakia?

You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Bratislava Airport , Poprad-Tatry Airport

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What are the most popular routes to Slovakia?

Route	Average price	Average duration	Daily departures
Bratislava - Vienna	Average pricePLN 41	Average duration1h 5m	Daily departures368
Bratislava - Vienna	Average pricePLN 50	Average duration59m	Daily departures42
Košice - Uzhhorod	Average pricePLN 59	Average duration3h	Daily departures4
Bratislava - Košice	Average pricePLN 149	Average duration8h 20m	Daily departures23
Bratislava - Brno	Average pricePLN 65	Average duration1h 43m	Daily departures12
Košice - Prague	Average pricePLN 199	Average duration13h 40m	Daily departures25
Košice - Prague	Average pricePLN 153	Average duration8h 28m	Daily departures5
Poprad - Bratislava	Average pricePLN 76	Average duration4h 2m	Daily departures29
Poprad - Bratislava	Average pricePLN 156	Average duration10h	Daily departures5
Bratislava - Žilina	Average pricePLN 69	Average duration3h 5m	Daily departures2

What popular bus companies operate in Slovakia?

Why choose Busbud?

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Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worldwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.

Frequently asked questions about travelling in Slovakia

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much does a bus ticket cost in Slovakia?
Bus travel in Slovakia is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was PLN 95. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Slovakia:
Bratislava ↔ Vienna (average: PLN 41)
Košice ↔ Uzhhorod (average: PLN 59)
Bratislava ↔ Košice (average: PLN 149)
What is the best way to travel around Slovakia?
While you can choose from different transportation options, Buses and Trains are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Slovakia:
- Train: 653 routes
- Bus: 346 routes
How do I book bus and train tickets in Slovakia?
Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.
Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in Slovakia?
When buying Bus or Train tickets in Slovakia with Busbud we accept the following payment methods:
Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.
How do I travel from Bratislava to Vienna by bus?
The bus is the most popular way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna
Travel time: 1h 5m
Ticket prices: From PLN 41
Frequency: 368 departures daily
Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni, Slovak Rail, Leo Express, KLR Bus, Eurobus, Euroclub, Slovak Lines
How do I get from Slovakia to neighbouring countries by bus or train?
The buses connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Bratislava ↔ Vienna, Austria
Košice ↔ Uzhhorod, Ukraine
Košice ↔ Prague, Czechia
The trains that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Bratislava ↔ Vienna, Austria
Bratislava ↔ Brno, Czechia
Košice ↔ Prague, Czechia
What are the most popular airports in Slovakia?
You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Bratislava Airport, Poprad-Tatry Airport