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Warsaw to Bratislava by train

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  • First train
    09:00
  • Last train
    21:20
  • Avg changes
    0
  • Fastest journey
    6hr 55m
  • Distance
    531 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    7
  • Avg. journey time
    8hr 29m
  • Train operators

Travelling from Warsaw to Bratislava by train

Fast trains from Warsaw to Bratislava take around 6 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 531 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Warsaw and Bratislava.

1. Are there direct trains from Warsaw to Bratislava?

Direct trains from Warsaw to Bratislava have been found.

We usually find around 7 direct trains on the route from Warsaw to Bratislava every weekday.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 8 departures.

2. How long is the train journey from Warsaw to Bratislava?

The Warsaw to Bratislava train travel time is normally about 6 hours and 55 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.

3. What are the Warsaw to Bratislava train times and schedule?

On weekdays the earliest direct train to Bratislava is usually scheduled to depart Warsaw around 09:00 and the last train is around 21:20. This is the same at the weekend.

When to book Warsaw to Bratislava train tickets?

Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Warsaw to Bratislava by train.

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Which train companies operate between Warsaw and Bratislava?

More than one train company operates on the route from Warsaw to Bratislava, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:

  • Express InterCity
  • InterCity
  • Intercites
  • Intercités

You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.