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
Domestic Trains
Eurocity (EC) and InterCity (IC)
- Intercity trains between larger cities
- Reservations are required
Express (Ex), Rýchlik (R), and Regionálny Rýchlik (RR)
- Long distance interregional trains
- Reservations are only required in 1st class
Regional fast train (REX) and Osobný Vlak (Os)
- Regional and commuter trains
International Trains
EuroCity (EC)
- Budapest – Bratislava – Brno – Prague – (Berlin)
- Budapest – Bratislava – Ostrava – Katowice – Krakow - Przemysl
- Nove Zamky – Bratislava – Brno – Prague
RailJet (RJX)
- Bratislava – Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck - Zurich
SuperCity (SC)
- Kosice – Poprad – Zilina – Ostrava - Prague
InterCity (IC)
- Kosice – Poprad – Zilina – Ostrava – Prague
- Kosice – Poprad – Zilina – Bratislava – Vienna
Regional trains to Vienna (REX)
- REX 6: Bratislava Petrzalka – Bruck an der Leitha – Vienna
- REX 8: Bratislava Hl. St. - Devinska Nova Ves – Vienna
LEO Express
- International train between Slovakia and Czech Republic. You need an Interrail Global Pass or a Slovakia Pass to travel on this train.
- Reservations are free of charge, but it's mandatory to make one before you board.
- Tickets can be booked up to 3 months in advance on the website.
- Routes available:
- Kosice – Poprad – Zilina – Ostrava – Olomouc - Prague
RegioJet
- International trains run between Slovakia and Czech Republic. You need an Interrail Global Pass or a Slovakia Pass to travel on this train.
- Reservations for most trains are mandatory.
- Tickets can be booked up to 3 months in advance on the website.
- Reservations are mandatory on the following (RJ) routes:
- Kosice – Poprad – Zilina – Ostrava – Olomouc – Prague
- Kosice – Poprad – Zilina – Ostrava – Olomouc – Prague (night train)
- Bratislava – Brno – Prague
- Seasonal direct trains from Prague to Rijeka are not included. (RJ 1044/1047/1367/1364)
Night Trains
Night trains run from Slovakia to Czech Republic, Poland, Germany and Croatia
Domestic Night trains
- Bratislava – Zilina – Poprad – Kosice – Humenne (R 615 Zemplin)
- Bratislava – Nove Zamky – Zvolen – Kosice (R 801 Pol’ana)
EuroNight (EN)
- Kosice – Poprad – Ostrava – Prague
- Humenne – Kosice – Poprad – Ostrava – Prague
- Kosice – Zvolen – Bratislava – Brno – Prague
- Budapest – Bratislava – Breclav – Brno – Prague
- Budapest – Bratislava – Breclav – Krakow – Warsaw
- Budapest – Bratislava – Breclav – Ostrava – Wroclaw – Berlin
- Bratislava – Vienna – Maribor – Zagreb – Split (summer only)
RegioJet (RJ)
- Kosice – Poprad – Zilina – Ostrava – Olomouc – Prague
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 |
Route | Which train? | Travel time | Reservations |
---|---|---|---|
Bratislava to Berlin (Germany) | EuroNight | 10h 10m | Required |
Bratislava to Budapest (Hungary) | EuroCity | 2h 40m | Optional |
Bratislava to Prague (Czech Republic) | EuroCity / RegioJet | 4h | Required (EuroCity) / Optional (RegioJet) |
Bratislava to Vienna (Austria) | Regional | 1h | Not required |
Bratislava to Warsaw (Poland) | EuroNight | 8h | Required |
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
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Standard prices from $ 64
Global Pass
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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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