How much is the bus ticket from Salzburg to Bratislava?

The cheapest bus tickets from Salzburg to Bratislava start at R 551. The average price for this route is around R 1 142. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Salzburg to Bratislava?

The average bus journey time from Salzburg to Bratislava is 12h 10m, covering a distance of 304 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 30m and is operated by GoOpti .

Which bus companies service the Salzburg to Bratislava route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , LIKEBUS , GoOpti , Openline .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Salzburg to Bratislava?

The earliest bus departs from Salzburg to Bratislava at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salzburg to Bratislava?

A bus trip from Salzburg to Bratislava produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Salzburg to Bratislava?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Salzburg to Bratislava?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Openline has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Salzburg to Bratislava?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Salzburg to Bratislava?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is GoOpti , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Salzburg to Bratislava from R 487 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Salzburg to Bratislava on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:20	P+R Süd	12h 55m	07:15	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	P+R Süd	12h 40m	12:00	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
Bus	18:20	P+R Süd	12h 45m	07:05	Most SNP	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 4:00 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Salzburg to Bratislava

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 551, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

12h 10mAverage duration

304 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 551 - R 2 189	Average duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 330 - R 1 330	Average duration4h 14m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salzburg and Bratislava?

Stops in Salzburg

A
P+R Süd
Hellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
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B
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
C
Salzburg Airport
D
Süd - Alpenstraße
Alpenstraße, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Stops in Bratislava

A
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
Visit page
B
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
C
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
Visit page
D
Bratislava Airport
E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
Visit page

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 964 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 359 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi4

Openline

2.5/519 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi5

SK bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salzburg to Bratislava by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Salzburg to Bratislava?
The cheapest bus tickets from Salzburg to Bratislava start at R 551. The average price for this route is around R 1 142. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Salzburg to Bratislava?
The average bus journey time from Salzburg to Bratislava is 12h 10m, covering a distance of 304 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 30m and is operated by GoOpti.
Which bus companies service the Salzburg to Bratislava route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, LIKEBUS, GoOpti, Openline.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Salzburg to Bratislava?
The earliest bus departs from Salzburg to Bratislava at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salzburg to Bratislava?
A bus trip from Salzburg to Bratislava produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Salzburg to Bratislava?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Salzburg to Bratislava?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Openline has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Salzburg to Bratislava?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Salzburg to Bratislava?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is GoOpti, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/01

R 1 045

07/01

R 1 045

Today

R 741

09/01

R 878

10/01

R 612

11/01

R 541

12/01

R 510

13/01

R 490

The cheapest trip from Salzburg to Bratislava was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of R 490

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salzburg to Bratislava as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 490 to R 1 075 for a bus ticket from Salzburg to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 490, which is on 2026-01-13.

Usually LIKEBUS will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.