Bratislava Airport is about 9 km from the old town. Transport is cheap by European standards. Note that Bratislava has no regulated airport taxi fare, so this page points you to the operators for current prices rather than quoting figures that go stale.
By transport type
City bus 61: runs every 15-30 minutes to the main railway station (Hlavná stanica). From there, the old town is a 15-minute walk or one tram stop. Journey time 25-30 minutes. Stops running around 11 PM. It uses ordinary IDS BK time-based tickets sold in 30- and 60-minute versions; take the 60-minute one, since the ride can consume a 30-minute ticket. Current prices at dpb.sk.
Bolt (ride-hailing): quotes your fare in the app before you confirm. Reliable during the day, less available late at night. Cashless payment.
Taxi: available at the rank outside arrivals. There is no regulated airport fare — agree the price or insist on the meter before you get in.
Pre-booked transfer: EUR 20-35 for a sedan. Fixed price, driver waiting at arrivals. Worth it for peace of mind, especially at night.
By destination
| Destination | Taxi | Transfer (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town / City Center | Metered or agreed up front | 20-30 |
| Main Railway Station | Metered or agreed up front | 18-28 |
| Bus Station (Mlynské Nivy) | Metered or agreed up front | 18-25 |
| Petržalka | Metered or agreed up front | 25-35 |
| Vienna Airport (VIE) | Cross-border; agree first | 50-80 |
| Vienna City Center | Cross-border; agree first | 60-90 |
Fixed-price private transfer
BTS Bratislava City Center
From€35for 2 passengers
Other destinations
Taxi figures are left open deliberately: Bratislava has no regulated airport tariff, so the fare is whatever the meter reads or what you agree before setting off. A transfer price is fixed at booking.
Tips
- Slovakia uses the Euro — no currency exchange needed if coming from the eurozone
- Bus 61 tickets can be bought from the machine at the stop (coins and cards accepted); take a 60-minute ticket for the 25-30 minute ride
- For Vienna, a pre-booked transfer is significantly faster than public transport (60-75 min vs 2-3 hours)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Bratislava Airport to the old town?
There is no regulated airport fare — agree the price before getting in or insist on the meter. Bolt is usually cheaper and quotes up front in the app. Bus 61 is far cheaper than either but takes 25-30 minutes and needs a short walk from the station.
How much is a transfer from Bratislava Airport to Vienna?
A private transfer from Bratislava Airport to Vienna city center costs EUR 60-90. To Vienna Airport, EUR 50-80. The drive takes 60-75 minutes — much faster than the bus or train combination.
What is the cheapest way from Bratislava Airport to the city?
City bus 61 is by far the cheapest option. It runs every 15-30 minutes to the main railway station, where the old town is a short walk away, and stops running around 11 PM. It takes an ordinary IDS BK time ticket — check current prices at dpb.sk.