Getting there · Bratislava Airport
Bratislava Airport to City Centre: Bus 61, Night Bus N61 and Shuttle
From Bratislava Airport (BTS), city bus 61 runs to the main railway station via Trnavské mýto, and night bus N61 links the airport with Nivy, the centre and the main station. Slovak Lines also runs a shuttle to the Nivy bus station. Buy a ticket at the machine in the terminal or tap a contactless card on board.
Checked in against IDS BK, Dopravný podnik Bratislava and Slovak Lines. Timetables and rules change: confirm with the operator before you travel.
| Option | Route | When | How to pay | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City bus 61 | Letisko – Avion – Trnávka – Bajkalská – Trnavské mýto – Hlavná stanica | Daytime | Machine in the terminal, IDS BK app or TAPni sa | The main railway station, or changing at Trnavské mýto |
| Night bus N61 | Letisko – Trnávka – Ružinov – Nivy – Centrum – Hodžovo nám. – Hlavná stanica | Night | IDS BK app or TAPni sa | Late arrivals heading to the centre |
| Slovak Lines shuttle | Bratislava Airport – Nivy bus station | Up to 12 times a day, according to Slovak Lines | Slovak Lines ticket | Connecting with long-distance buses at Nivy |
| Slovak Lines to Vienna | Bratislava Airport – Most SNP – Vienna Airport – Wien Hauptbahnhof | Selected departures | Slovak Lines ticket | Flying into Bratislava but staying in Vienna |
Fares change, so check the current fare in the IDS BK app or with Slovak Lines.
Which bus goes from Bratislava Airport to the city?
City bus 61. In the IDS BK timetable it runs from the airport (Letisko) via Avion, Trnávka, Bajkalská and Trnavské mýto to the main railway station, Hlavná stanica.
Other city lines also stop at Trnavské mýto, so you can change there for other parts of the city. Check the connection to your hotel in the IDS BK app, which includes a journey planner.
Bus 61 is a Dopravný podnik Bratislava line, so you can pay with TAPni sa by tapping a contactless bank card or phone on the validator.
How to take bus 61 from Bratislava Airport
- Get a ticket or prepare your card. Buy a ticket at the red machine in the arrivals hall or in the IDS BK app, or plan to tap a contactless card with TAPni sa.
- Board bus 61. Take bus 61 towards Hlavná stanica, the main railway station.
- Validate or tap. Validate your paper ticket, or tap your card or phone on a validator marked TAPni sa.
- Get off at your stop. Change at Trnavské mýto for other city lines, or stay on to the main railway station.
Is there a night bus from Bratislava Airport?
Yes. Night line N61 connects the airport with Trnávka, Ružinov, Nivy, the centre, Hodžovo námestie and the main railway station, according to IDS BK.
Night lines use the same tickets as day lines within the city zones 100 and 101. Check the night timetable for the times on your date.
Where do I buy a ticket at Bratislava Airport?
IDS BK lists red multifunctional ticket machines in both the arrivals and the departures halls. They accept coins, notes and bank cards.
You can also buy in the IDS BK app or pay on board with TAPni sa. City bus drivers do not sell tickets.
Is there a shuttle from Bratislava Airport to the bus station?
Yes. Slovak Lines runs a direct service between the Nivy bus station and the airport terminal, which it says takes about 15 minutes and runs up to 12 times a day.
Slovak Lines also has a route from the Nivy bus station via Bratislava Airport and Most SNP to Vienna Airport and Wien Hauptbahnhof. It suits travellers who land in Bratislava but are staying in Vienna.
Can I take a taxi from Bratislava Airport?
This guide does not yet list taxi details, because the airport's own website could not be checked for this update. Use the airport's official taxi information on arrival.
If you prefer to arrive with the transfer settled, a pre-booked car with a fixed price avoids negotiating on the spot.
Bratislava Airport to the city: frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bratislava Airport to the main station?
City bus 61 runs from the airport via Trnavské mýto to Hlavná stanica, the main railway station.
Is there a night bus from Bratislava Airport?
Yes. Night line N61 links the airport with Nivy, the centre and the main railway station.
Can I pay by card on bus 61?
Yes. Bus 61 is a Dopravný podnik Bratislava line, so you can tap a contactless bank card or phone on a TAPni sa validator.
Is there a direct bus from Bratislava Airport to Vienna?
Yes. Slovak Lines runs a route from Bratislava Airport via Most SNP to Vienna Airport and Wien Hauptbahnhof on selected departures.
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Researched and written by
Gastón Marcilese
UX/UI designer. Every timetable, rule and route in this guide is cross-checked against official operators and tourism sources before publication, and the check date is shown on each page.