

Slovakia By Train
Train travel is the ideal way to explore the untainted terrains and rich folk culture of Slovakia. With your Eurail Pass, the hospitable young city of Bratislava is easily accessible. Enjoy the historic town of Kosice in east Slovakia and marvel at the mineral-rich Štiavnica mountain ranges. And while you're here, taste the Slovak wines from the Carpathian regions.
Train types in Slovakia
- Route map
- Domestic trains
- International trains
- Night trains

Popular connections
- Domestic routes
- International routes
Let us show you the average travel times between Slovakia's biggest cities. Reservations are optional for all of these train journeys.
Route | Travel time (by InterCity) |
---|---|
Bratislava to Kosice | 4h 50m |
Bratislava to Presov | 5h 20m |
Bratislava to Zilina | 1h 45m |
Bratislava to Poprad (Tatra Mountains) | 3h 30m |
Bratislava to Banska Bystrica | 3h 40m |
Reservations
How to make reservations for trains in Slovakia:
Eurail reservation self-service system
- Eurail
- R, EX, IC, EC, SC, RailJet, Nightjet, EuroNight
Administration costs when booking through Eurail self-service
- € 2,- p.p.per train
- Additional € 9,- per order (for paper tickets)
With railway carriers
- ZSSK (Slovakian Railways): Domestic and international trains
- RailJet, IC, EC, NightJet, EuroNight
- ČD (Czech railways): Domestic and international trains
- RailJet, IC, EC, NightJet, EuroNight
- ÖBB (Austrian railways): (Some domestic and) International trains
- RailJet, IC, EC, NightJet, EuroNight
- Leo Express: Only domestic and international Leo Express trains
- RegioJet: Only domestic and international RegioJet trains
Locally at the train station in Slovakia
Good to know
- InterCity trains (IC): Reservation fees via ZSSK €3–€25.
- Eurocity (EC): Reservation fees via ZSSK: €1. Reservations are optional.
- Night trains: Fees depend on destination and type of seat/bed booked.
- Express trains (Ex): Reservation fees via ZSSK: €1-2. Only mandatory in 1st class.
- Rýchlik (R): Reservation fees via ZSSK: €1-2. Only mandatory in 1st class.
Most domestic trains require reservations if you're travelling in 1st class. The reservation is €2 if you buy it through ZSSK.
Get your Pass for Slovakia
Slovakia Pass
Use your whole vacation to discover Slovakia by rail.
Standard prices from $ 64
Global Pass
Be free to visit Slovakia and up to 32 other Eurail countries.
Standard prices from $ 233
Tips and tricks for Slovakia
Slovakia main train station
The railway hub of Slovakia is in Bratislava:
Bratislava Hlavna stanica (main station).
It has ticket machines and information service.
Located 1 km from Bratislava's Old Town.
Bus and tram stops are outside the station.
Hotels and resorts
Eurail pass holders in Slovakia get discounts on accommodation at a number of hotels and wellness centers.
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