More cities in one trip from Bratislava
Bratislava (Slovakia) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 63 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 5 of them are in another country (Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovenia). The most searched are Vienna, Budapest and Brno; the quickest to reach is Vienna, about 50 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 63 airports with direct flights
- 6 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Bratislava
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna · Austria | 60 km | 50 min | Bus |
| Budapest · Hungary | 162 km | 2 h 20 min | Bus |
| Brno · Czech Republic | 124 km | 1 h 30 min | Bus |
| Katowice · Poland | 271 km | 5 h | Bus |
| Graz · Austria | 176 km | 3 h 45 min | Bus |
| Zakopane · Poland | 241 km | about 4 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Ostrava · Czech Republic | 203 km | 3 h 35 min | Bus |
| Maribor · Slovenia | 210 km | 4 h 45 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Bratislava
Land in Bratislava, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Bratislava → Vienna → Brno → Bratislava
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Bratislava, 2 nights in Vienna, 1 night in Brno
- About 4 h of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Bratislava → Vienna | 50 min |
| Vienna → Brno | 1 h 40 min |
| Brno → Bratislava | 1 h 30 min |
Bratislava → Vienna → Budapest → Bratislava
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Bratislava, 2 nights in Vienna, 1 night in Budapest
- About 6 h of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Bratislava → Vienna | 50 min |
| Vienna → Budapest | 2 h 50 min |
| Budapest → Bratislava | 2 h 20 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Bratislava
Airports with direct flights to Bratislava, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
United Kingdom 4
Macedonia del Nord 2
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Albania 1
Armenia 1
Azerbaigian 1
Baku
Belgium 1
Croatia 1
Egitto 1
Georgia 1
Ireland 1
Israele 1
Kosovo 1
Malta 1
Moldavia 1
Montenegro 1
Morocco 1
Netherlands 1
Norway 1
Romania 1
Slovakia 1
Kosice
Switzerland 1
Turkey 1
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Multi-city trips including Bratislava
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Bratislava?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Vienna, Budapest, Brno, Katowice, Graz, Zakopane, Ostrava and Maribor. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Bratislava to Vienna?
About 50 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 60 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Bratislava?
For Bratislava, Vienna and Brno, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Bratislava, 2 nights in Vienna, 1 night in Brno), with about 4 h of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Bratislava?
From 63 airports in 31 countries, including London, Bucharest and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Bratislava is cheap.