Getting around Bratislava
From the airport to the Old Town's gate in two steps: bus 61 to Hlavná stanica, then a short walk or one more ride.
- Getting in
- M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS)
- From the airport
- bus 61 to the main station (IDS BK)
- One ride
- €1.60–1.80 (60 min), 60 minutes
Bratislava has its own airport, M. R. Štefánik (BTS), so there's no changing through another city. From the airport it's bus 61 to the main station (IDS BK), about 25–30 min to the main station, for €1.60–1.80 (60 min, zone 100+101). From there the Old Town is close, and inside it everything is on foot.
Bus 61 into the centre
Bus 61 (IDS BK) runs straight from the airport to Hlavná stanica, the main railway station in the centre, about 25–30 min. The ticket is bought electronically or on paper, €1.60–1.80 (60 min, zone 100+101) — the same ticket as any ride in the city.
2. The electronic ticket is cheaper
A single 60-minute ride runs €1.60–1.80 (60 min) — the electronic ticket is cheaper than the paper one, so it adds up on a day with several rides. A 24-hour ticket runs €4.85–5.40, and pays off from three rides the same day.
3. From Hlavná stanica to the Old Town
The station is about ten minutes' walk from Michael's Gate, or one ride for anyone with luggage. From there on, to the castle, the cathedral and the UFO deck, everything is on foot.
A bus out to Devín
For Devín, on the opposite side of the city from the Old Town, take a city bus, on the same ticket as everything else. The Blue Church and Slavín, on the other hand, are close enough to the centre to walk.
Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
How do you get from the airport to the centre?
bus 61 to the main station (IDS BK), about 25–30 min, for €1.60–1.80 (60 min, zone 100+101).
Is the electronic ticket cheaper?
Yes, the electronic ticket is cheaper than the paper one for every ride, €1.60–1.80 (60 min).
Do you need a car in the city?
No. The Old Town is on foot, and the only ride you need is out to Devín on day two.
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