What is the distance between Zürich and Bratislava?

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

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

If you're headed to Bratislava from Zürich, chances are that your bus will leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at Petržalka Einsteinova. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Bratislava Castle, Traditional Christmas Markets, Old Town Hall (Stará radnica), Slavin and Bratislava goes classical.

Bus Zürich to Bratislava from $54 | Compare & Save up to 60%

SunJul 27

from $122

TodayJul 28

from $82

TomorrowJul 29

from $73

WedJul 30

from $71

ThuJul 31

from $77

FriAug 1

from $86

SatAug 2

from $81

SunAug 3

from $85

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 28 at 11:35am
Departure city: Zürich
Departure location: Airport (ZLC)
Arrival time: July 29 at 2:20am
Destination city: Bratislava
Destination location: Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 45m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 28 at 8:00pm
Departure city: Zürich
Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Arrival time: July 29 at 7:30am
Destination city: Bratislava
Destination location: Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 30m
Departure time: July 28 at 7:45pm
Departure city: Zürich
Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Arrival time: July 29 at 3:35pm
Destination city: Bratislava
Destination location: Bratislava AS Mlynské Nivy
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 50m
Departure time: July 28 at 3:15am
Departure city: Zürich
Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Arrival time: July 28 at 7:55pm
Destination city: Bratislava
Destination location: BTS Airport
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 40m
Departure time: July 28 at 3:30pm
Departure city: Zürich
Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Arrival time: July 29 at 6:40am
Destination city: Bratislava
Destination location: BTS Airport
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h 10m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Zürich to Bratislava.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $143	Average Duration14h 30m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Cheapest
Train	Average Price$96 - $233	Average Duration9h 11m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly

Busbud recommends taking the train from Zürich to Bratislava

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 9 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 11mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest ticket

15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Zürich to Bratislava: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$74

Average bus trip duration14h 30m

Number of daily buses37

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance403 miles (649 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,759 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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

3.5/510,581 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

SK bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Trenitalia, Rede Expressos, Sindbad, Rede Expressos

Zürich to Bratislava Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Zürich to Bratislava. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Zürich to Bratislava from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Bratislava from Zürich, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Bratislava?

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Bratislava

A - Petržalka Einsteinova

B - Most SNP

C - Bratislava Airport

D - AS Mlynské nivy

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

Frequently asked questions for your trip Zürich - Bratislava

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Bratislava?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/26

$83

07/27

$109

Today

$78

07/29

$69

07/30

$67

07/31

$73

08/01

$80

08/02

$78

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Bratislava was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $67

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 $67 to $178 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 $67 which is on 2025-07-30.

Usually Flixbus (CH) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Zürich and Bratislava!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Zürich to Bratislava, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Zürich to Bratislava.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Zürich to Bratislava, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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 30m	Avg Price$74	Daily Departures37
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 11m	Avg Price$208	Daily Departures1

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Zürich - Bratislava

What is the distance between Zürich and Bratislava?

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

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

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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

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