Transfer to/from - Bratislava airport (BTS)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Passengers can request an Uber from the airport. Open the app, select your location, select the type of service you want and wait for a driver to accept your request. Once the driver arrives, you will be notified via the app and you can meet the driver at the designated pick-up area.

Bus

- Line 61: Dopravný podnik Bratislava (Tel +421 259 505 950) operates line 61 to and from the city's central train station (Hlavná zeleznicná stanica) between 4:40 am and 11:35 pm, with a frequency of 10-20 minutes. Other stops include Ivanská Cesta, Slowackého, Clementisova, Trnavská cesta, Zimny stadión, Karpatská.

- Line N61: covers the route of line 61 but in the night period. Travel time is approximately 25 min.

- Line 96: Departs every 20 min. to Prokofievova, passing through Ivanská Cesta, Haburská, Gagarinova, Prievozská, Bosákova and Romanova, among other stations. Tickets cost €1.10 and buses depart from in front of the boarding area.

- Long distance: FlixBus (Tel +421 233 418 321) runs services to Vienna outside the Arrivals Hall, with a journey time of 1 hour and 45 min. and a fare of €9.95.

Train

The closest station to the airport is Hlavná Vlaková Stanica, in the city centre, which can be reached by bus services on line 61. From there, connections to Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Banská Bystrica, Žilina, Poprad and Košice can be made via Slovak Railways (Tel +421 244 858 188).

Rent a Car

Taxi

Vehicles from Airport Service (Tel +421 948 966 967) available outside the Arrivals area. The journey to the centre of Bratislava takes about 20 minutes and costs €12.00-15.00. Payment can be made in cash or with Diners Club International, MasterCard, VISA or American Express cards.

More information on public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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