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 CHF 21. 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: CHF 11 ) Bratislava ↔ Budapest (average: CHF 22 ) Košice ↔ Uzhhorod (average: CHF 13 )

What is the best way to travel around Slovakia?

While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses and Trains are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Slovakia: - Train: 631 routes - Bus: 329 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 timetables 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 get from Bratislava to Vienna by bus?

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna Travel time: 59m Ticket prices: From CHF 11 Frequency: 42 departures daily Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus , FlixBus , RegioJet , Union Ivkoni , Slovak Rail , Leo Express , KLR Bus , Euroclub , Eurobus , Slovak Lines

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

The buses connecting to major cities in neighbouring countries are: Košice ↔ Uzhhorod, Ukraine Košice ↔ Prague, Czechia Bratislava ↔ Kyiv, Ukraine The trains connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are: Bratislava ↔ Vienna, Austria Bratislava ↔ Budapest, Hungary Košice ↔ Mukacheve, Ukraine

What are the most popular airports in Slovakia?

You can find trains 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 priceCHF 11	Average duration59m	Daily departures42
Bratislava - Budapest	Average priceCHF 22	Average duration2h 23m	Daily departures9
Košice - Uzhhorod	Average priceCHF 13	Average duration3h	Daily departures3
Bratislava - Košice	Average priceCHF 21	Average duration5h 38m	Daily departures28
Bratislava - Košice	Average priceCHF 32	Average duration8h 10m	Daily departures23
Bratislava - Žilina	Average priceCHF 11	Average duration2h 12m	Daily departures36
Košice - Prague	Average priceCHF 44	Average duration13h 35m	Daily departures26
Bratislava - Kyiv	Average priceCHF 64	Average duration1d 2h	Daily departures26
Bratislava - Brno	Average priceCHF 15	Average duration2h 5m	Daily departures27
Bratislava - Lviv	Average priceCHF 54	Average duration18h 10m	Daily departures15

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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 CHF 21. 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: CHF 11)
Bratislava ↔ Budapest (average: CHF 22)
Košice ↔ Uzhhorod (average: CHF 13)
What is the best way to travel around Slovakia?
While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses and Trains are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Slovakia:
- Train: 631 routes
- Bus: 329 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 timetables 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 get from Bratislava to Vienna by bus?
The bus is the most popular way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna
Travel time: 59m
Ticket prices: From CHF 11
Frequency: 42 departures daily
Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni, Slovak Rail, Leo Express, KLR Bus, Euroclub, Eurobus, Slovak Lines
How do I get from Slovakia to neighbouring countries by bus or train?
The buses connecting to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Košice ↔ Uzhhorod, Ukraine
Košice ↔ Prague, Czechia
Bratislava ↔ Kyiv, Ukraine
The trains connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Bratislava ↔ Vienna, Austria
Bratislava ↔ Budapest, Hungary
Košice ↔ Mukacheve, Ukraine
What are the most popular airports in Slovakia?
You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Bratislava Airport, Poprad-Tatry Airport