Vienna to Bratislava- Train or Bus?
Dec 19th, 2005, 07:22 AM
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Vienna to Bratislava- Train or Bus?
Hi,
I want to take a daytrip to Bratislava from Vienna and it appears that the train and bus take the same amount of time. Does anyone have a recommendation for me as to which mode of transportation I should choose? Thanks for your help!
I want to take a daytrip to Bratislava from Vienna and it appears that the train and bus take the same amount of time. Does anyone have a recommendation for me as to which mode of transportation I should choose? Thanks for your help!
Dec 19th, 2005, 12:39 PM
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HI aggiegirl,
I can't comment on a bus because I didn't use it, but did take the train from Vienna to Bratislava and back and it was nice. We had a private train car on the way to Bratislava and a speedy train on the return. It was a nice trip and quick. Have a great trip. I loved Bratislava! I enjoyed Vienna, but loved how rustic (old)Bratislava was.
I hope this helps. I'd rather take a train than a bus.
I can't comment on a bus because I didn't use it, but did take the train from Vienna to Bratislava and back and it was nice. We had a private train car on the way to Bratislava and a speedy train on the return. It was a nice trip and quick. Have a great trip. I loved Bratislava! I enjoyed Vienna, but loved how rustic (old)Bratislava was.
I hope this helps. I'd rather take a train than a bus.
Dec 19th, 2005, 01:27 PM
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Trains are now more frequent and quicker than the bus. They do cost more.
look to
www.oebb.at
for train information
The several bus connections are less frequent - cost to increase to 4.90 euros soon. They take about 1 1/2 hours.
look to
www.eurolinnes.at
I agree with prior poster that train is better.
look to
www.oebb.at
for train information
The several bus connections are less frequent - cost to increase to 4.90 euros soon. They take about 1 1/2 hours.
look to
www.eurolinnes.at
I agree with prior poster that train is better.
Dec 19th, 2005, 02:47 PM
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I do not know the bus system but would likely opt for the train.
The train can take as little as 56 minutes. The station is a (longish) walk from the historic centre but it is certainly feasible to do it on foot.
I have taken a taxi from the station -- they are higher priced, when you take a taxi from the station's taxi rank, than a regular taxi.
There is also a tram, which costs pennies but could be daunting for a non-Slovak speaker.
Beware of pick-pockets in the train station. When already seated in my carriage, I found my train ticket was gone from my shoulder-bag....Only 5 minutes to race to the ticket office, buy a new ticket (using Visa) and clamber aboard the train again.
Only a $26 Cdn loss, for my return ticket to Budapest. But the experience freaked me out (reverting to the vernacular of my youth).
The train can take as little as 56 minutes. The station is a (longish) walk from the historic centre but it is certainly feasible to do it on foot.
I have taken a taxi from the station -- they are higher priced, when you take a taxi from the station's taxi rank, than a regular taxi.
There is also a tram, which costs pennies but could be daunting for a non-Slovak speaker.
Beware of pick-pockets in the train station. When already seated in my carriage, I found my train ticket was gone from my shoulder-bag....Only 5 minutes to race to the ticket office, buy a new ticket (using Visa) and clamber aboard the train again.
Only a $26 Cdn loss, for my return ticket to Budapest. But the experience freaked me out (reverting to the vernacular of my youth).
Dec 19th, 2005, 03:11 PM
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On a train between Prague and Vienna last fall, I met an American tourist who had just visited Bratislava - her mother was born there, and she and her husband rented a car in Bratislava and just showed up at relatives house unannounced. She said she had a great time...but, while wandering around Bratislava, she was pickpocketed! In fact, I ran into several people on my trip who were pickpocketed in Europe. One couple had been on an anniversary trip, and the woman all but admitted that the incident had nearly ruined their trip. But, pickpocketing could happen anywhere, even in the US. You simply need to be careful and watch yourself and your belongings.
Andrew
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