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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Zurich HB | Bratislava hl.st. | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Petržalka žel.st. | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Petržalka žel.st. | No tags | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB | Železničná stanica Bratislava-Petržalka | No tags | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Hlavná stanica | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go 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 $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Zürich and Bratislava?
Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
Bratislava
- ATomášikova 3496/56, 831 03 Bratislava, Slovakia
- CNábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
- D
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
Train Companies
Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the wifi. Slovak Rail ticket prices on this trip start at $65
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Bratislava by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Zürich to Bratislava?
The cheapest train tickets from Zürich to Bratislava start from $65. The average price for this train route is around $160. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Zürich to Bratislava?
The average train ride duration from Zürich to Bratislava is 9h 11m, covering a distance of 401 miles (646 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 46m and is operated by Slovak Rail.
Which train operators service the Zürich to Bratislava route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Zürich to Bratislava?
The earliest train departs from Zürich to Bratislava at 10:40am. And the latest train departs at 12:40pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Zürich to Bratislava was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $88To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Zürich to Bratislava, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $88 to $205 for a train ticket from Zürich to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2025-12-13.
