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Private car transfer from Vienna to Bratislava

Door-to-door
in 1 hour

From €34
per seat

Comfortable
car

Cancel for free 24 hours before departure

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025

Excellent

Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Vienna.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 1 hour.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Bratislava.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

80 km1 hour

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Vienna to Bratislava

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

A bus is the cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava and its airport. Flixbus offers seats for only €4.50 during the weekdays and the off-season. Don't forget to book more than 30 days in advance for the best rates.

What is the distance from Vienna to Bratislava?

The shortest road distance from Vienna to Bratislava is 49 miles. You can travel between the two cities in as little as 55 minutes, driving at a safe speed. However, traveling during rush hour traffic can add an extra 30 minutes to your trip.

Is there a direct train from Vienna to Bratislava?

On Average, 23 direct trains operate between Vienna and Bratislava daily. The fastest journey is only 44 minutes, while the average duration is 1 hour and 6 minutes. The first train departs Vienna at 4:45 a.m., and the last leaves at 11:45 p.m.

Is a day trip from Vienna to Bratislava worth it?

Vienna to Bratislava is arguably the best day trip in Europe. You'll travel between two capital cities and experience a contrast of cultures. The short 1-hour drive, abundance of attractions, and Bratislava's tight-nit Old Town allow you to explore all its highlights in a full day.

How much is the train fare from Vienna to Bratislava?

The cheapest train with Austria's national provider, OBB, from Vienna to Bratislava costs €18 one way. However, the time, day, and season can influence the price. Book online more than 30 days before your departure date for the best deals.

Is Bratislava safe?

Bratislava is safe for locals and tourists, including solo and female travelers. As of 2024, the city had scored 69 on the safety index. Although the streets are well-lit, use common sense when walking at night and be diligent about pickpocketing at tourist attractions.

Visit these sights on the way

Klosterneuburg

Nestled on the banks of the River Danube, the town of Klosterneuberg is a favorite among Vienna’s A-listers — and with good reason. A well-to-do hideaway

Liechtenstein castle

Constructed by the Liechtenstein dynasty’s founder around 1130, the castle passed into the hands of other nobility and was only reacquired by the dynasty in 1807. Ancestral seat of Liechtenstein Princes

Parndorf Outlet

Over 100 designer labels discounted up to 70% await in one of Austria's best and biggest designer outlets, the McArthurGlen Parndorf. Shop ‘til you drop!

Carnuntum

Ancient Roman life is recreated and preserved in the ruins of the former Provincial capital. Rome on the Danube

Schloss Hof

Maria Theresa’s summer palace showcases her lavish lifestyle, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at how the estate was run. Royal Runnings

Devin castle

A popular place for picnics, and a national symbol of fellowship, this ruined castle once played a major role in Slovak history. Peace from Ruins

Why travelers love this route

5,100+ reviews

7 reviews for this route
2,989 travelers took this route with us

Oct 2, 2025

Great transfer option.

“I used this service for a transfer from Split in Croatia to Perast Montenegro. My experience was exceptional. My driver Bojan was helpful, informative and ensured my journey was comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend the service.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Robyn C

Sep 20, 2025

It was a fantastic trip.

“We were extremely satisfied with the quality of service we received from Day Trip. We had two Day Trip rides on August 31 from Athens to Lefkada and September 7 from Lefkada back to Athens. Both trips included stops at scenic sites in Greece. Both drivers were excellent and accommodating. However, we’d especially like to recognize Panos Peppas, who was our driver from Lefkada to Athens. Panos was incredibly nice & pleasant and delivered outstanding customer service, which included handling all of luggage, providing us with cold waters throughout the trip, providing us protein bars, providing us with printed materials on the Corinth Canal (one of scenic stops), looking up and providing us with terminal & gate info for our flight back home and providing us with a recipe for tzatziki.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Daydream20046758137

Sep 15, 2025

Best transport company anywhere

“We absolutely love this company and have used it many times over the years to get from A to B without the hassle of hiring a car ourselves. Excellent drivers every time. Efficient and professional. It’s worth every penny and we can honestly recommend Day Trip to everyone. It’s 5 star rating is well deserved.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Mary L

Jan 2, 2024

Great car journey

“We are so pleased we booked this trip with Mark! He was timely from our hotel pickup in Vienna, very well informed, helpful and he made the trip to Bratislava far more enjoyable with his is personal knowledge of the area. Highly recommend Day Trip and Mark!”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Fivestar44

Jul 4, 2023

Excellent Service

“Excellent chauffer ride from Bratislava to Vienna Airport, to ensure we got our early plane on time. Drive was smooth and without incident, great service and Jakub our driver had excellent English. Yes, we would definitely use Daytrip again.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler 288gregi

Jun 6, 2023

Vienna- Bratislava- Budapest

“We traveled from Vienna via Bratislava to Budapest with our driver Mihali. It was a great trip and Mihali’s driving was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable and made our journey very enjoyable with a lot of interesting information. I highly recommend this service if you are traveling from Vienna to Budapest or Prague.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler GoPlaces33155022028

Nov 9, 2019

Wonderful Daytrip from Vienna to Bratislava!!

“This was our first experience with DAYTRIP, and it couldn’t have been better! We debated taking a train or boat from Vienna to Bratislava to meet a friend, but thought we’d try a driver. OSKAR (ask for him), who is actually from Bratislava and travels to Vienna regularly, was the perfect fit! He was friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and pointed out interesting sites and historical facts along the way. We're from Hawaii, and we've never traveled in Central Europe, so he stopped at the Slovakia border to take our photo! Once we arrived in Bratislava, Oskar gave us a quick driving tour of the town to get our bearings, and suggested great local places to eat, and the must-do attractions. We had heard that Bratislava wasn’t a particularly interesting place to visit (not true), but with Oskar’s recommendations, we had a fantastic time!! Thank you!! We are DAYTRIP fans!”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler scottmeehan

Nov 1, 2019

Perfect Transfer from Riverboat in Vienna to Bratislava

“Driver followed our directions perfectly and found our riverboat docked in Vienna (although there were several there); flawless round trip transfers to/from Bratislava. Prompt, clean, courtesy. All good.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler P Leigh S

May 14, 2019

Our trip from Vienna airport to our Bratislava hotel

“To get to Bratislava from VIE, we chose Daytrip so that we could make two tourism stops along the way and arrive around hotel check-in time. For four people, the charge was reasonable and the driver Daniel, a native Slovak, was outstanding.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Wander09657491256

Jul 4, 2017

Trip to Bratislava & Vienna

“Hi, we had a fantastic time, the driver was very courteous and accommodating. Everything from booking to payment after the trip was seamless, will recommend to family and friends.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Lalit M

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.

Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.

For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.

Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!

Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.

Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.

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