What is the travel distance from Salzburg to Bratislava?

The distance between the two cities is 190 miles (306 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salzburg to Bratislava?

The majority of buses traveling from Salzburg to Bratislava start their journey at P+R Süd and wind up at Most SNP. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bratislava?

Once in Bratislava, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum, Michael’s Gate & Tower, Post-Socialist City Tour, Biofarma Príroda - Stupava and Nedbalka Gallery.

Bus Salzburg to Bratislava from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salzburg to Bratislava on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20pm	P+R Süd	14h 10m	1:30pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	P+R Süd	10h 50m	11:00pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
Bus	5:35pm	P+R Süd	13h 40m	7:15am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
Bus	8:05pm	P+R Süd	12h 25m	8:30am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	P+R Süd	13h 30m	7:05am	Most SNP	No tags

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Get from Salzburg to Bratislava

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

11h 36mAverage Duration

189 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,349 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,132 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

Openline

2.5/519 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi5

SK bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Salzburg and Bratislava?

Stops in Salzburg

A - P+R Süd

B - Hbf

C - Salzburg Airport

D - Süd - Alpenstraße

Stops in Bratislava

A - Most SNP

B - Bratislava Airport

C - Petržalka Einsteinova

D - AS Mlynské nivy

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salzburg to Bratislava by bus

What is the travel distance from Salzburg to Bratislava?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salzburg to Bratislava?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/15

$56

11/16

$72

Today

$65

11/18

$32

11/19

$43

11/20

$43

11/21

$47

11/22

$40

The cheapest trip from Salzburg to Bratislava was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $98 for a bus ticket from Salzburg to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-18.