Recently, Russian tourists prefer to vacation abroad on their own. Slovenia is among the favorite countries, often becoming the starting point of a foreign trip. Cities such as Prague, Budapest and Vienna are especially attractive. Let's try to figure out how to get to your destination from Bratislava airport.
Advice:
When planning a trip to Slovenia, independently study all the nuances of choosing places to stay. Find the most profitable airline tickets. Find out how much money to take with you. There are other pitfalls, more about them below:
- When looking for a hotel in Bratislava, we advise you to look at the map (most conveniently through Booking), so you can choose a suitable option with respect to developed infrastructure and attractions. Thus, travel costs will be minimal.
- Be sure to study the directions on the public transport website, from this point you can build an independent guide to Bratislava and calculate the costs of a sightseeing tour.
- Be sure to check out our list of the best travel apps for Android and IOS. First of all, we install offline maps of the city with marked sights.
- Where to exchange currency? We recommend sticking to exchange offices. Banks and hotel reception are less profitable. Be sure to ask before the exchange about the commission, it is different for everyone, especially on weekends. The lower the denomination of the currency, the easier it is to move around the city by public transport.
Bratislava Airport | Photo by Anastasia Dulgier
How to get from Bratislava airport to the city?
Bratislava airport them. M.R.Stefanika, he is - Bratislava-Ivanka, located 9 km from the city in the north-east direction. It includes one terminal and annually serves up to 1.5 million tourists. The transport infrastructure is well developed. Upon arrival, the first thing that tourists are interested in is to get from the airport to the city, especially if the plane arrived at night. There are several options, let's take a closer look at each:
- Bus... This is a budget option, and even night flights are provided. The stop is right in front of the exit from the terminal, a ticket can be purchased there. Suitable routes - № 61 and No. 61N (runs at night) through the bus station to the railway station, № 96 - to Prokofiev street near the railway station in a residential area Petržalka... Departure time - every 20-30 minutes, distance - 18 km, on the way - 18-20 minutes. The cost of the ticket depends on the distance (number of zones) and the number of trips, on average, it varies from 0.7 to 1.2 euros. Baggage is paid additionally. Check the website for the current schedule and ticket prices.
- Taxi... This is a comfortable but expensive option, which is more suitable for a trip with friends (it turns out to be expensive for a family). The airport is officially working "Airport service», «Breadis Taxi», «TAXISLOVAKIA»And private taxi drivers who sometimes overstate the cost of the transfer. The cost of a taxi in Bratislava from the airport starts from 15 euros, depending on the distance. A worthy alternative is an advance order "KiwiTaxi" with a flat fee and the assistance of a driver with luggage. The duration of such a trip is 10-15 minutes, it varies from time of day.
- A train... Bratislava main railway station Hlavná stanica located 3 km from the historic center. You can take advantage of this trip, and upon arrival, walk a little (especially if you do not have luggage) and get acquainted with the local attractions. The frequency of the train departure is every 2 hours, the fare is 15 euros.
- Rented car... Another cheap and convenient option. You can order a car in advance on the Internet, decide on the brand and daily payment, the rental period and the time of arrival at the airport. The car will wait in the parking lot, you just need to set the desired direction. The cost of the service is individual, and travel reviews are positive on their own.
Advice:"For a trip with the whole family, it is advisable to use a bus or train, and during a rest with a noisy company - a taxi, rent a car." In the latter case, you should not get involved with private transportation, since the agreed amount changes upward as you move to your destination. It turns out that we have not yet rested, but have already spent quite a bit.
Airport map for tourists
Location of bus stops
How to get from Bratislava airport to Vienna?
When planning a route to Vienna, tourists are offered several options. Directly from Bratislava airport there is a bus that will quickly and inexpensively take you to romantic Vienna. The most demanded carrier company - "Slovak Lines”, But there are others. Among the disadvantages of such a trip is the lack of night flights, so those arriving at the airport will have to wait until morning for departure.
Travel time is 1-1.5 hours. The cost of a bus ticket for the Slovak Lines company is 7.5 euros, but you can also get on the budget option - only 1 euro. True, such "lotteries" will have to be monitored in advance through a special application, they are not delayed in the public domain. Traveling with a carrier company "Flixbus»Will cost less, prices start from 5 euros, but there are also some nuances. But the buses of the company "Student Agency»Do not enter the airport, the nearest stop is the Bratislava bus or railway station (you can see it on the map). So you first have to travel 18 km by bus №61 in the afternoon and No. 61N at night, and then make a change to the railway.
There are other, equally affordable ways of getting to the city from Bratislava airport. Vienna is worth it, there is always something to see in this ancient city. The main types of transport:
- By train... The trip is comfortable, but more expensive for tourists. The train schedule can be viewed in advance on the websites slovakrail.sk, oebb.at and bahn.de... But buy tickets at the box office of the railway station or special terminals. Departure takes place from the Bratislava railway station, and arrival at the Vienna Central Station.
- On a high-speed catamaran... Such services are provided by the company "Twin city liner”, But the pleasure is not cheap. The cost of the trip varies from 18 to 35 euros. Prices, as well as the schedule itself, can be checked on the official website. Important: "High-speed catamarans run exclusively during the tourist season - from March 31 to the end of October." Departure takes place from the Razus embankment. Arrival in Vienna - Franz-Josefs-Kai 2, Schwedenplatz / Kai... On the way - 1 hour.
- On the ship... This type of transport delivers tourists to Vienna in 1 hour 45 minutes, and departs once a day only at 9.00 am. To board the boat, it is recommended to arrive in advance and register 15 minutes in advance. Departure is carried out from the passenger port of Bratislava at the address Handelskai 265... This is also a seasonal type of transport, so it is advisable to check prices and timetables on the official website ahead of the tourist season.
- By taxi... The ride is comfortable but expensive. The carrier company asks for up to 80 euros for a one-way ticket. A good alternative is to rent a car upon arrival at Bratislava airport. The fare is lower, comfortable conditions for tourists are attached.
In order not to haggle with the driver and avoid the language barrier in a foreign country, we recommend using the practical KiwiTaxi service. An order at a fixed price can be made directly from the airport and do not overpay to cunning intermediaries. This method is used by our tourists very often, especially for families with a tired child after a long flight or groups of friends.
Useful materials on Vienna:
- What to see from interesting places
- A selection of private accommodation and hotels
City on weekdays | Chloe Photos
How to get to Prague?
This is another beautiful city that attracts millions of tourists every year.So, if the airport in Bratislava became the starting point of the European journey, you can get to Prague by bus... In company "Regiojet»Tickets are booked well in advance, when bought online they are cheaper. However, the catch is that these buses do not depart from Bratislava airport, only from the Bratislava bus station "Mlynski Nivy". You can also get to it by bus # 61, which departs directly from the airport terminal. Everything can be booked online, many travelers use the popular Omio.
Ticket price to Prague: 900 - 1,200 rubles one way, travel time - 4 hours 20 minutes.
You can come to rest in Prague at train... Compared to a bus, it will be possible to speed up the trip only by 15-20 minutes in the absence of transfers, but the cost of the ticket is more expensive, ranging from 800 to 2,200 rubles. A comfortable train with air conditioning and all amenities departs from the main railway station in Bratislava, where you will have to arrive with your luggage by bus # 61 from the airport. The point of arrival in Prague is the central station.
We recommend using Omio to plan your route and study the train schedule with ticket prices.
Rented car to Prague. Surprisingly, this is also considered a budget mode of transport in Slovakia. You can choose and order a car for 1,000 rubles per day. If you travel for 3 days or more, there is also a discount. Among the advantages is pre-ordering via the Internet. The car is waiting for the temporary owner in the parking lot at the airport. All that remains is to load your belongings and company, build a route and go to picturesque Prague. Tourists have to travel a distance of 330 km, but along the way you can make stops and enjoy the picturesque surroundings.
It is more profitable to rent a car at the airport upon arrival; you don't have to bother with online booking.
We advise: “If you travel to Prague with a company of 2 people for 3 or more days, the best price for travel is a rented car. You should not choose luxury models, the economy option will bring you to this picturesque city just as well ”. By the way, this is the best way to get from Bratislava to the airport. The main thing is not to violate traffic rules, otherwise the fines in Slovakia are high.
Useful materials for a trip to Prague:
- How much money to take with you
- A selection of accommodations with a good view and prices
The road to the center of Bratislava | Photo by Palo Kertys
How to get to Budapest?
If your destination is “from Bratislava airport to Budapest”, you can get to the capital of Hungary by bus, taxi, train and rented car. True, you will have to spend several hours on the road. 200 km is a solid distance. How comfortable and profitable the trip will be depends on the choice of vehicle in Budapest:
- Trains run to Budapest every hour. The tourist spends 3 hours on the way. There are direct flights and transfers, which depart only from the railway station in Bratislava. The cost of a one-way ticket in a regular sitting carriage is 9 euros. Children under 6 years old travel on trains free of charge, accompanied by their parents.
- Drive to Budapest by bus will cost tourists 9 euros, but there are also more expensive flights, up to 14 euros ("Slovak Lines"). Companies "Flixbus», «RegioJet», «Slovak Lines»Guarantee comfortable passenger transportation and average travel time - up to 3 hours. True, such buses leave not from the Bratislava airport, but from the bus station. The schedule is presented on the official website and can be adjusted seasonally.
- If you decide to go to Budapest in a rented car, follow the highway E75 will be in 2 hours. Some sections of motorways are subject to toll fees. The price depends on the type of vehicle and the time of using such roads. On average, it starts from 10 euros. For car rental, it is better to use verified sites with real reviews.
Information on a self-guided trip to Budapest:
- A selection of good housing reviews
- How much money to take with you
- What can be seen
It remains only to advise: during a budget trip to travel by bus, in the company of friends - by taxi or a rented car, and during a vacation with the whole family - on a comfortable train.
