Cheap Bus and Train Tickets in Slovakia

Bus travel in Slovakia is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was $37. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Slovakia:
Bratislava ↔ Vienna (average: $19)
Bratislava ↔ Budapest (average: $38)
Košice ↔ Uzhhorod (average: $23)

While you can choose from different transportation options, Buses and Trains are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Slovakia:
- Train: 631 routes
- Bus: 329 routes

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

When buying Bus or Train tickets in Slovakia with Busbud we accept the following payment methods:
Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna
Travel time: 59m
Ticket prices: From $19
Frequency: 42 departures daily
Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni, Slovak Rail, Leo Express, KLR Bus, Euroclub, Eurobus, Slovak Lines

The buses connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Košice ↔ Uzhhorod, Ukraine
Košice ↔ Prague, Czechia
Bratislava ↔ Kyiv, Ukraine
The trains that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Bratislava ↔ Vienna, Austria
Bratislava ↔ Budapest, Hungary
Košice ↔ Mukacheve, Ukraine

You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Bratislava Airport, Poprad-Tatry Airport