Beyond Vienna
Bratislava: the back story
The back story
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Image courtesy of © Ingo Mehling · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Bratislava: the back story
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, lies on the Danube about an hour from Vienna, close enough for a day. The castle stands above the river and the old town below it.
Getting there
ÖBB regional express trains run twice an hour to Bratislava hlavná stanica or Bratislava-Petržalka, in about an hour (oebb.at); the Twin City Liner sails down the Danube in season.
The castle and the old town
Walk up to the castle for the view over the Danube, then down into the old town.
ÖBB says REX trains run twice an hour and take about an hour.
Our advice: Slovakia uses the euro, and both cities are in the Schengen area.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- The castle and the old town
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bratislava: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Bratislava: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Vienna Airport39 kmCar or taxi 111 min