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 98. 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 40 ) Bratislava ↔ Prague (average: PLN 148 ) Bratislava ↔ Brno (average: PLN 66 )

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: 657 routes - Bus: 354 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 40 Frequency: 330 departures daily Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus , FlixBus , RegioJet , Union Ivkoni , Leo Express , KLR Bus , Infobus , Eurobus , Slovak Rail , 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 Bratislava ↔ Brno, Czechia Košice ↔ Uzhhorod, Ukraine The trains that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are: Bratislava ↔ Vienna, Austria Bratislava ↔ Prague, Czechia Bratislava ↔ Brno, 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 40	Average duration1h 5m	Daily departures330
Bratislava - Vienna	Average pricePLN 49	Average duration59m	Daily departures43
Bratislava - Prague	Average pricePLN 148	Average duration4h 27m	Daily departures12
Bratislava - Brno	Average pricePLN 66	Average duration2h 5m	Daily departures23
Bratislava - Brno	Average pricePLN 63	Average duration1h 43m	Daily departures13
Košice - Budapest	Average pricePLN 133	Average duration4h 5m	Daily departures8
Košice - Bratislava	Average pricePLN 138	Average duration7h 30m	Daily departures20
Bratislava - Košice	Average pricePLN 144	Average duration7h 20m	Daily departures21
Bratislava - Žilina	Average pricePLN 47	Average duration2h 12m	Daily departures43
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 98. 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 40)
Bratislava ↔ Prague (average: PLN 148)
Bratislava ↔ Brno (average: PLN 66)
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: 657 routes
- Bus: 354 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 40
Frequency: 330 departures daily
Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni, Leo Express, KLR Bus, Infobus, Eurobus, Slovak Rail, 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
Bratislava ↔ Brno, Czechia
Košice ↔ Uzhhorod, Ukraine
The trains that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Bratislava ↔ Vienna, Austria
Bratislava ↔ Prague, Czechia
Bratislava ↔ Brno, 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