Bus Zilina to Bratislava: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Zilina to Bratislava

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Zilina to Bratislava from various bus operators like Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko or FlixBus for the next days.

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Sunday

$11

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Tuesday

$11

Wednesday

$15

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko	2h 13m	6:32 AM	Zilina	Train Station	8:45 AM	Bratislava	Train station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko goes from Train Station, Zilina (Slovakia) at 7/26/2026 6:32:00 AM to Train station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 13m
Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko	2h 38m	7:02 AM	Zilina	Train Station	9:40 AM	Bratislava	Train station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko goes from Train Station, Zilina (Slovakia) at 7/26/2026 7:02:00 AM to Train station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 38m
Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko	2h 13m	7:32 AM	Zilina	Train Station	9:45 AM	Bratislava	Train station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko goes from Train Station, Zilina (Slovakia) at 7/26/2026 7:32:00 AM to Train station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 13m
Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko	2h 38m	9:02 AM	Zilina	Train Station	11:40 AM	Bratislava	Train station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko goes from Train Station, Zilina (Slovakia) at 7/26/2026 9:02:00 AM to Train station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 38m
Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko	2h 13m	9:32 AM	Zilina	Train Station	11:45 AM	Bratislava	Train station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko goes from Train Station, Zilina (Slovakia) at 7/26/2026 9:32:00 AM to Train station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 13m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko	2h 13m	5:32 AM	Zilina	Train Station	7:45 AM	Bratislava	Train station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko goes from Train Station, Zilina (Slovakia) at 7/28/2026 5:32:00 AM to Train station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 13m
Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko	2h 13m	6:32 AM	Zilina	Train Station	8:45 AM	Bratislava	Train station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko goes from Train Station, Zilina (Slovakia) at 7/28/2026 6:32:00 AM to Train station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 13m
Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko	2h 38m	7:02 AM	Zilina	Train Station	9:40 AM	Bratislava	Train station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko goes from Train Station, Zilina (Slovakia) at 7/28/2026 7:02:00 AM to Train station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 38m
FlixBus	2h 40m	3:25 PM	Zilina	Central Bus Station	6:05 PM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zilina (Slovakia) at 7/28/2026 3:25:00 PM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	2h 55m	4:55 AM	Zilina	Central Bus Station	7:50 AM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zilina (Slovakia) at 7/28/2026 4:55:00 AM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 55m	4:55 AM	Zilina	Central Bus Station	7:50 AM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station		Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zilina (Slovakia) at 7/29/2026 4:55:00 AM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
	FlixBus	2h 40m	3:25 PM	Zilina	Central Bus Station	6:05 PM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station		Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zilina (Slovakia) at 7/29/2026 3:25:00 PM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Frequency of bus connections between Zilina and Bratislava

See here how frequent the connections between Zilina and Bratislava are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 68 daily buses from Zilina to Bratislava. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Zilina and Bratislava.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 56 buses from Zilina to Bratislava, while Night sees the fewest connections between Zilina and Bratislava, with 7 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/26/2026 costs just $11, from Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko

Facts about the bus from Zilina to Bratislava

Compare all providers like Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko and FlixBus that travel 45 times every day by bus from Zilina to Bratislava in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zilina to Bratislava starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	2h 12m
Earliest Bus	3:04 AM
Latest Bus	3:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	45 Ø
Distance	105.3 miles
Bus Companies	Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Zilina to Bratislava

Every day, 45 buses from 2 bus companies leave Zilina for Bratislava: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

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Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$11

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$11

Wednesday 07/29

$15

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$17

Saturday 08/01

$11

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$11

Tuesday 08/04

$16

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$11

Saturday 08/08

$18

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$17

Tuesday 08/11

$11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Zilina to Bratislava

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Zilina to Bratislava, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $11, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zilina to Bratislava. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zilina to Bratislava, with $11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $11.

How to save money travelling from Zilina to Bratislava

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Zilina to Bratislava in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Zilina to Bratislava, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Zilina to Bratislava are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zilina and Bratislava

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Zilina and Bratislava.

Central Bus Station

Jána Milca

A.Bernoláka Bus Stop

Nivy Central Bus Station

Bottova 6654/7

Nové Mesto

Tomášikova 3496/56

Hurbanovo Námestie

Einsteinova

Most SNP

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Zilina to Bratislava? Compare all modes of transports from Zilina to Bratislava.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zilina to Bratislava

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Zilina to Bratislava? Or which bus companies serve the route Zilina to Bratislava? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Zilina to Bratislava bus

How much does a Zilina Bratislava bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 2h 13m to reach Bratislava. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Zilina to Bratislava?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $26. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bratislava.

On average, how many connections are available from Zilina to Bratislava each day?

Every day, the Zilina to Bratislava bus route is served by approximately 45 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Zilina to Bratislava take?

The fastest bus from Zilina to Bratislava is offered by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko and takes 2h 12m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $12. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zilina to Bratislava?

The earliest bus arriving in Bratislava from Zilina starts at 3:04 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Zilina to Bratislava?

The latest bus trip departing from Zilina for Bratislava starts at 3:25 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Zilina Bratislava route?

When traveling by bus from Zilina to Bratislava, passengers can travel with Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Zilina and Bratislava?

You can check all the direct connections between Zilina and Bratislava by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Zilina to Bratislava bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Zilina Bratislava bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zilina Bratislava bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Zilina to Bratislava on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Zilina to Bratislava

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Zilina and to Bratislava

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Zilina and to Bratislava. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!