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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Bratislava, Slovakia

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Seven ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Bratislava

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Bratislava

Cheapest
Fastest
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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.49–$240.50
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.83–$240.50

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$822.76
Plane from Newcastle to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$632.89

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Newcastle to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$556.94

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$531.63

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$253.16
Plane from Newcastle to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$329.10

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Bratislava,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Bratislava,
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$26.58

Eurobus SK

Phone:
+421 55 680 73 06
Website:
eurobus.sk/
Bus from Sheffield to Trenčín
Ave. Duration:
29h 14m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$56.96–$69.62

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Slovak Lines

Phone:
+421 2 55 422 734
Website:
slovaklines.sk/sk/
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.76
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Bratislava,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$27.85

Lasta

Phone:
+381 800 334 334
Website:
lasta.rs/
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Bratislava,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.05–$41.77

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$94.93
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$101.26

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$29.11

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
15h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Trencin to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.59–$27.85
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.56–$6.96
Bus from London Victoria to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
18h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$139.24
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Bratislava,
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$36.71

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$113.92

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)

Phone:
+421 24 48 58 188
Website:
zssk.sk/en/
Train from Trencin to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.96–$9.49

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bratislava?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bratislava is to fly and bus which costs $54.35 - $250 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bratislava?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bratislava is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $43.48 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bratislava?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bratislava is 1684 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Bratislava without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bratislava without a car is to train which takes 21h 21m and costs $445.65 - $760.87 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Bratislava?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Edinburgh to Bratislava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bratislava bus from?

Edinburgh to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bratislava train from?

Edinburgh to Bratislava train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Bratislava?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bratislava is to train which takes 21h 21m and costs $445.65 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $293.48 and takes 33h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $43.48 - $228.26 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bratislava bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Bratislava?

Bratislava is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 18:30 in Edinburgh and 19:30 in Bratislava.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bratislava train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bratislava train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Bratislava?

Book your Edinburgh to Bratislava train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bratislava?

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Where can I stay near Bratislava?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Bratislava. Prices start at $36.77 per night.
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