Main train station Bratislava Hlavna stanica

Train departures and arrivals

The Bratislava train station has some information kiosks, but checking the schedule in advance online is always better (the language of the website may be switched to English or German by clicking on the respective language in the lower right-hand corner of the homepage).

At the train station, the nearest departures are shown on the electronic panels in the main lobby. The electronic panels indicate the number of the train, the final destination, number of platform (most platforms then have multiple tracks), time of departure and the time of delay if the train is running late. A set of letters is always included before the number of the train. The letters EC or IC indicate that the train is one of the fastest and nicest EuroCity or InterCity. The letter R indicates that the train is a fast train but does not travel as fast as the EC or IC. The letters Os indicate that the train stops at nearly every possible place to stop, making the journey long and slow.

Services at the main train station Bratislava

Hlavna stanica Bratislava has six platforms. Announcements of train arrivals, departures and delays are made in Slovak, English and German. There are also several ATM machines, food stands and a luggage storage service, which is open from 6:15 am until 7:30 pm.

Where can you buy the tickets?

Although there are plenty of ticket counters, many of them are normally closed, which results in long queues. Therefore, it is wiser to buy a ticket in advance (consider using the ticket counter in Klemensova Street headquarters of the Slovak Railways, open daily until 2:30 pm) or to arrive earlier to purchase a ticket.
Note that there are two kinds of counters - marked by logos. Those with the KVC sign are full service, including international tickets. Most counters accept credit card payment.

How to get to/from Bratislava Hlavna stanica

Public Transport

The main train station is easily accessible by public transport. It is also the place from which all night buses depart.

By tram

There are two tram lines which connect the central railway station with other parts of Bratislava: Line 1 leading to Staré Mesto, Námestie Ľudovíta Štúra and Line 7 in direction Rača.

By bus

The lines 32, 41, 61, 74, 93 serve the main train station. Bus 32 goes to the borough Karlova Ves – Dlhe Diely. Bus 41 goes to Machnac, which is in the old town. Bus 61 leads to the airport and passes the Ondrej Nepela Hockey Arena. Bus 74 heads for Vlcie Hrdlo, which is near the Slovnaft refinery. Bus 93 goes into Petrzalka, making a stop near the Petrzalka train station.

By Trolleybus

You can discover beauties of Bratislava also by the trolley - there are two lines which stop at Hlavna stanica station. By line 40 you can also get to the main bus station Mlynské Nivy and line 71 goes to Dolné Hony district.

For planning your route or checking updated timetables, visit this website.

Taxi

At most times of the day, many taxis are waiting in front of the main train station. The price for taking a taxi waiting in front of the station costs several times the price charged when ordering a taxi over the phone (€15-20 to the city centre is common). For more on taxis, visit Bratislava taxi tips.

Also see additional information on other Bratislava train stations.