M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) to Bratislava
City bus 61 links the airport with Bratislava main railway station in about 30 minutes for a city fare. Taxis and Bolt take about 15–20 minutes to the old town.
Best for most people: Bus. Bus 61 is cheap and frequent and reaches the main station, from where trams and buses run to the centre.
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| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus City bus 61 from outside the terminal to Hlavná stanica (main railway station) | about 25–30 min | every 10–20 min (less at weekends) | about €1–1.50 for a 30–60 min ticket | about 05:00–23:00 | Buy tickets at the machine at the stop or in the IDS BK app; validate on board. |
| taxi Taxi rank outside the terminal | about 15–20 min | about €15–25 | 24 h | Agree the price or check the meter is on. | |
| ride-hailing Bolt and Uber | about 15–20 min | about €10–18 | 24 h | Usually cheaper than a street taxi. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 50 km away, often has more flights; regular coaches link it with Bratislava in about an hour.
Tips
- If you fly into Vienna, coaches from the airport go to Bratislava bus station and centre in about an hour.
- Keep coins or a card for the ticket machine at the stop.
- The old town is pedestrian in parts; drivers drop you at the edge.
- For the old town by bus, change from 61 at the main station or take a taxi.
Common questions
How do I get from Bratislava airport to the old town?
Take bus 61 to the main railway station (about 25–30 minutes), then a short tram, bus or taxi to the old town. A taxi or Bolt straight from the airport takes about 15–20 minutes and costs roughly €10–25.
How much is a taxi from Bratislava airport?
Expect about €15–25 to the centre with a regular taxi and somewhat less with Bolt or Uber. Confirm the fare or make sure the meter is running before you leave. The ride is short, usually 15–20 minutes outside rush hour.
Is it better to fly into Vienna?
Vienna airport often has more flight choices and is only about an hour from Bratislava by coach. Several companies run frequent coaches from Vienna airport to Bratislava's bus station and centre. Compare total cost and time, including the transfer, before booking.
Is there a bus at night?
Bus 61 runs from early morning until around 23:00. Night buses serve parts of the city, but check current routes on the transport authority site. For late arrivals a taxi or Bolt is usually the simplest choice.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.