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What is the best way to travel from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Banska Bystrica from Bratislava. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 45m
£12
£15
15
Car
1h 50m
£7
£11
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What is the cheapest way to reach Banska Bystrica from Bratislava?

You can reach Banska Bystrica with just £7 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Thursday
from £15
Friday
from £7
Saturday
from £11
Sunday
from £15
Monday
from £11
Tuesday
from £22
Wednesday
from £11

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Economy
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Economy
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    3h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    17:00
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Economy
    £16

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    13:00
    Bratislava
    15:10
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £7
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    10:00
    Bratislava Airport
    11:50
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Bratislava Airport
    19:30
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    19:40
    Bratislava
    21:40
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    11:10
    Bratislava Airport
    13:10
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13

    • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    08:30
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:15
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Economy
    £14
  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Economy
    £14
  • Turancar
    3h 15m
    0
    19:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    23:00
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Turancar
    Economy
    £14
  • CK Daka
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    CK Daka
    Basic
    £15

    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Bratislava
    10:00
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11

    • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    06:35
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    12:05
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    08:30
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:15
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • Turancar
    3h 15m
    0
    19:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    23:00
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Turancar
    Economy
    £14
  • CK Daka
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    CK Daka
    Basic
    £15
  • CK Daka
    2h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    CK Daka
    Basic
    £15

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    09:50
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    12:35
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    16:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    19:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15

    Cheapest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Bratislava Airport
    08:00
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    06:30
    Bratislava
    08:20
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12

    • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    06:35
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    12:05
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    08:30
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:15
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • CK Daka
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    CK Daka
    Basic
    £15
  • CK Daka
    2h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    CK Daka
    Basic
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    3h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    17:00
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    04:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    15:15
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22

    Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    17:10
    Bratislava Airport
    19:20
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11

    • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15

What are the fastest trips from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica?

You can get to Banska Bystrica from Bratislava in just 1h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 2h 45m
Friday
from 1h 50m
Saturday
from 2h 0m
Sunday
from 2h 45m
Monday
from 1h 50m
Tuesday
from 10h 45m
Wednesday
from 2h 10m

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Economy
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Economy
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    3h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    17:00
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Economy
    £16

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    10:00
    Bratislava Airport
    11:50
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Bratislava Airport
    19:30
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    19:40
    Bratislava
    21:40
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    11:10
    Bratislava Airport
    13:10
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    13:00
    Bratislava
    15:10
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £7

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Economy
    £14
  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Economy
    £14
  • CK Daka
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    CK Daka
    Basic
    £15
  • Turancar
    3h 15m
    0
    19:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    23:00
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Turancar
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    08:30
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:15
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Bratislava
    10:00
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11

    • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • CK Daka
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    CK Daka
    Basic
    £15
  • CK Daka
    2h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    CK Daka
    Basic
    £15
  • Turancar
    3h 15m
    0
    19:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    23:00
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Turancar
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    06:35
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    12:05
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    08:30
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:15
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    09:50
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    12:35
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    16:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    19:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15

    Fastest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    06:30
    Bratislava
    08:20
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Bratislava Airport
    08:00
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11

    • Fastest Buses Monday

  • CK Daka
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    CK Daka
    Basic
    £15
  • CK Daka
    2h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    CK Daka
    Basic
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    3h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    17:00
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    06:35
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    12:05
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    08:30
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:15
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    04:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    15:15
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    17:10
    Bratislava Airport
    19:20
    Banska Bystrica
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11

    • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    10:30
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15
  • Slovak Lines
    2h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Bratislava
    Nivy Central Coach Station
    16:40
    Banska Bystrica
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Slovak Lines
    Basic
    £15
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica

What are the most popular stations in Bratislava and Banska Bystrica?

In Bratislava, you will usually depart from Nivy Central Coach Station, Einsteinova or Nový Most/City Center, while in Banska Bystrica you will be arriving at Bus Stop, Train Station or parking VÚB, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Banska Bystrica from Bratislava? With 4 connections between 5 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bratislava and Banska Bystrica, you can pay as low as £7 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Banska Bystrica in just 1h 50m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bratislava and Banska Bystrica are Slovak Lines, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Bratislava and Banska Bystrica is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kittsee or to Sliač, and look at flights from Vienna Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica?

The most popular companies between Bratislava and Banska Bystrica, are Slovak Lines, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Slovak Lines, FlixBus, CK Daka and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica

How can I reach Banska Bystrica from Bratislava?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Banska Bystrica from Bratislava.

How far is Banska Bystrica from Bratislava?

The distance between Bratislava and Banska Bystrica is 164.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bratislava and Banska Bystrica?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 28 kgs, and a flight 40 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica?

You can get to Banska Bystrica with just £7 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Bratislava to Banska Bystrica?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Banska Bystrica in just 1h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Bratislava and to Banska Bystrica

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bratislava and to Banska Bystrica. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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