How to travel from Hamburg to Bratislava

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Compare bus and train for Hamburg to Bratislava

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $52.

Distance: 485 miles (781 km)

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Bus

$146

Average price

$76

Average price

Cheapest

13h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

12h 31m

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30m

Additional time*

16h 15m

Average total duration

15h 45m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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from Hamburg to Bratislava

How to get from Hamburg to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Hamburg to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Infobus6651236
    7:45 AM16h14
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:59 PMBratislava
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Infobus6651236
    7:45 AM16h14
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:59 PMBratislava
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 785 · ICE 119 · RJX 165 · R 1352
    8:01 AM12h06
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:07 PMBratislava-Petržalka
    $2311One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM15h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    1:45 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    $971One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM13h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:10 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM16h35
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:35 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Bratislava

Travel to Bratislava easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Bratislava.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Bratislava including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Bratislava is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Bratislava:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bratislava costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Bratislava is by train with an average journey time of 10h 8m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 15m.

The distance from Hamburg to Bratislava is approximately 485 miles (781 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Bratislava is:
  • Around 34 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Bratislava as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Bratislava:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Bratislava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), RegioJet a.s. to go to Bratislava by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Racic Eurobus to go to Bratislava by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Bratislava:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Racic Eurobus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Bratislava often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Vienna International Airport, Schwechat. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bratislava and these popular destinations at a great price.
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