What is the distance between Zürich and Bratislava?

The distance between Zürich and Bratislava is around 646 km (401 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Zürich to Bratislava?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Zürich Airport, in Zürich, and end it at Bratislava Airport, in Bratislava.

Bus Zürich to Bratislava from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Zürich to Bratislava on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:30am	Airport (ZLC)	15h 45m	11:15pm	Most SNP	Cheapest
8:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	7:30am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags
5:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 50m	7:50am	BTS Airport	No tags
5:45pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h 10m	10:55am	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Bratislava on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:05am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 10m	11:15pm	Most SNP	Cheapest
8:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	7:30am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags
5:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h 55m	10:55am	BTS Airport	No tags
8:25pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	19h 10m	3:35pm	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Bratislava on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:25pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h 5m	1:30pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
11:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	12h	11:00pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags
5:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h	10:00am	BTS Airport	No tags
8:25pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	19h 10m	3:35pm	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Bratislava on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:50pm	Airport (ZLC)	14h 21m	6:11am	Petržalka Einsteinova	Cheapest
8:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	12h 26m	8:56pm	Petržalka Einsteinova	Fastest
3:15am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 40m	7:55pm	BTS Airport	No tags
3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags
5:45pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 15m	10:00am	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Bratislava on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	18h 40m	12:00pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
8:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	7:30am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
3:15am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 40m	7:55pm	BTS Airport	No tags
3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags
5:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 50m	7:50am	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Bratislava on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:35am	Airport (ZLC)	14h 45m	2:20am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
8:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	7:30am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
3:15am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 40m	7:55pm	BTS Airport	No tags
5:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 40m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags
8:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h	10:00am	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Bratislava on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:50pm	Airport (ZLC)	14h 21m	6:11am	Petržalka Einsteinova	Cheapest
8:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	7:30am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
3:15am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 40m	7:55pm	BTS Airport	No tags
3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 10m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags
5:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 50m	7:50am	BTS Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Zürich to Bratislava

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 9 hours 11 minutes, and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 11mAverage Duration

645 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $313	Average Duration14h 35m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$93 - $339	Average Duration9h 11m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Bratislava?

Stops in Zürich

A - Zürich Airport

B - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Bratislava

A - Bratislava Airport

B - Most SNP

C - Petržalka Einsteinova

D - AS Mlynské nivy

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Bratislava by bus

What is the distance between Zürich and Bratislava?
The distance between Zürich and Bratislava is around 646 km (401 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Zürich to Bratislava?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Zürich Airport, in Zürich, and end it at Bratislava Airport, in Bratislava.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-08

$92

11-09

$106

Today

$96

11-11

$86

11-12

$88

11-13

$91

11-14

$99

11-15

$87

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Bratislava was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $86

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zürich to Bratislava, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $86 to $159 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-11-11.

What's the cheapest way to go from Zürich to Bratislava?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time14h 35m	Avg Price$98	Daily Departures34
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time9h 11m	Avg Price$138	Daily Departures1

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