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Free public transport and regional transport with Bratislava Card

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The Bratislava Tourist Board (BTB) is offering tourists and visitors to Bratislava a discount card called the Bratislava Card, valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours, which allows them to get discounts from 10 % up to 100 %, for example in museums, galleries, restaurants, sports venues, shops, transport and sightseeing tours of the city and its surroundings.

Interruption of international trains between Bratislava and Marchegg (4th Mar – 14 Dec 2024)

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Due to the complex reconstruction and electrification of the railway track between Devínska Nová Ves and Marchegg, the operation of the international REX trains between Bratislava and Marchegg is interrupted for a long period of time from 4 March 2024.

Operator Contacts

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The public transport in Bratislava is operated by Dopravný podnik Bratislava, regional bus services are operated by Arriva Mobility Solutions and trains are operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko and Leo Express Slovensko.

Continuation of the detour of route 1 in the city centre (28th Aug – 17 Sep 2023)

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From 28 August 2023 the traffic of route 4 in the direction to Dúbravka will be restored along the regular route via Jesenského, Námestie Ľ. Štúra and the embankment.

How to travel to the Uprising Festival (25th – 26 Aug 2023)

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During the Uprising Festival on 25 and 26 August 2023 (Friday and Saturday), the Bratislava Transport Company will increase the transport capacity on the routes serving the event venue at Zlaté piesky.

Temporary changes to tram routes in the city centre (5th – 27 Aug 2023)

News

Due to the track maintenance, trams will be excluded from 5 to 27 August 2023 on Jesenského and Mostová Street.

Short-term redirection of public transport routes during Rainbow Pride (22 Jul 2023 14:00 – 15:00)

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On Saturday, 22 July 2023, between approximately 14:00 and 15:00, due to a Rainbow Pride, there will be a short interruption of public transport lines in the areas around Námestie slobody and Obchodná Street.

Changes in public transport routes in selected city parts (from 5 Aug 2023)

News

From 5 August 2023, there will be a major reorganisation of some bus and trolleybus routes in order to improve public transport in selected parts of the city.

Ticket Types and Prices (from 1 Jul 2023)

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Introduction to Bratislava's fare conditions When buying tickets for the public transport in Bratislava, there are several different options to consider. The two common properties of all tickets are

Increase of ticket prices (from 1 Jul 2023)

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From 1 July 2023 a new price list of tickets will be valid within the Integrated Transport System in the Bratislava Region (Bratislava public transport and regional trains and buses).

Changes in the operation of Bratislava public transport routes (from 13 Feb 2023)

News

Due to the poor financial situation of the city of Bratislava, from 13 February 2023 the operation of several less busy routes will be reduced and the minimum used routes 27 58 and X70 will be cancelled, as the city will order less public transport services.

All bus and trolleybus stops will be on request (from 13 Feb 2023)

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From 13 February 2023, all bus and trolleybus stops in Bratislava public transport will be on request.

Travel conditions for citizens of Ukraine (from 1 Jan 2023)

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As of 1 January 2023, citizens of Ukraine when travelling by public transport will no longer be entitled to the across-the-board free transport, which was provided in connection with proof of temporary shelter.

Bicycles on the Transport

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Commuting with bicycles is allowed on public transit.

Historic trams, trolleybuses and buses during Bratislava City Days (23rd – 24 Apr 2022)

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As part of this year's popular Bratislava City Days, the Bratislava Transport Company is preparing a Trolleybus Day on Saturday, April 23, 2022 with a rich program for visitors in the trolleybus depot at Hroboňova street and on both weekend days of April 23 and 24 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. will also take historic trams, trolleybuses and buses to the streets of Bratislava.

Public transport during Easter (13th – 19 Apr 2022)

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During the Easter holidays and school break, from 13 to 19 April 2022 the traffic of the Bratislava public transport routes will be adjusted as follows:

The citizens of Ukraine can travel free of charge (1st Mar – 30 Jun 2022)

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The citizens of Ukraine can travel free of charge and they can use all carriers of the Integrated Transport System in Bratislava region (IDS BK).

Restoring service on Mlynské Nivy St. and Radlinského St. (from 16 Nov 2020)

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Starting on Monday, 16th November 2020, the previously suspended public transport service in the bus station area on and near Mlynské Nivy St. and near Blumentál on Radlinského St. will be restored to its previous state.

Diversion of routes 32 33 N33 in Karlova Ves (11th – 16 Nov 2020)

News

Buses and trolleybuses will divert via Baníkova St. and Janotova St.

Diversion of routes 212 N74 in Prievoz (31st Oct – 1 Nov 2020)

News

Trolleybuses and night buses will divert via Gagarinova St.

School holiday schedules on all routes (from 29 Oct 2020)

News

Starting on Thursday, 29th October 2020, all routes will operate based on their school holiday schedule:

Temporary closure of all DPB ticket offices (24th Oct – 3 Nov 2020)

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Starting on Saturday, 24th October, all Dopravný podnik Bratislava's ticket offices will be closed until further announcement.

Restoring the tram service to Karlova Ves and Dúbravka and other related changes (from 26 Oct 2020)

News

Apart from renewing the service of tram routes, more changes are to be expected.

Changes on route 69 (from 26 Oct 2020)

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Buses will be rerouted and will serve newly built stops

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International Route 801

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Bus route 801 operates between ŽST Rusovce terminus and Rajka, a hungarian village.

A Guide to Night Transport

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Day route services at night Last services on the majority of all-day routes depart their termini at about 23:00. There are exceptions, though – some routes even offer services shortly after midnight....

Step-free Access on the Transport

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Low-floor vehicles in service All services on bus and trolleybus routes are with a guaranteed low-floor or semi-low-floor vehicles on them. Tram routes also offer a number of services with guaranteed

Commuting to the Airport

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Routes to and from the airport The Bratislava airport (Letisko Milana Rastislava Štefánika) is located in the outskirts on the eastern side of the city and is served by the following routes: Route

Animals on the Transport

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Commuting with animals small in size is allowed on public transit.

Request Stops

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All bus and trolleybus stops of the Bratislava public transport network are request stops, which means that they will only be stopped on if one or more passengers want to get on or off at it.

Ticket Types and Prices (to 30 Jun 2021)

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Introduction to Bratislava's fare conditions When buying tickets for the public transport in Bratislava, there are several different options to consider. The two common properties of all tickets are

Sale Points

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Where to buy the ticket you need Not all types of tickets can be purchased everywhere. The chart below illustrates ticket availablity for different types of tickets via different means. Sale

Municipal transport on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

News

Night routes will operate in more frequent intervals.

How to travel by public transport during the 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship (10th – 26 May 2019)

News

All visitors with a valid ticket to the World Championship can travel by public transport free of charge on the day of the match.

Free use of public transport with Bratislava Card (1 Apr 2019 – 31 Mar 2020)

Long-time information

Bratislava Card offers unlimited travel for 24, 48 or 72 hours from the date and hour of issue including one luggage and one child up to the age of 16 years.

How To Commute From the Bus Station By Public Transit During Mlynské nivy Closure (from 18 Feb 2019)

Long-time information

Due to the construction of a new bus station and closure of Mlynské nivy St., there are significant changes coming up in public transport around the central bus station starting on 18 February 2019.

How to get to and from Bratislava Airport by public transport (from 18 Feb 2019)

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Bratislava Airport (Letisko Milana Rastislava Štefánika) is served by following bus lines:

How to get to and from bus and railway station by public transport (from 18 Feb 2019)

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International bus station (Autobusová stanica) Main railway station (Hlavná stanica) Railway station Bratislava-Petržalka (ŽST Petržalka) International bus station (Autobusová

Free travel on lines 75 201 202 212 X72 (18th Feb – 31 Mar 2019)

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Due to construction works at Mlynské nivy and under the highway bridge at Bajkalská street there will be free travel on lines 75 201 202 212 and X72 for all passengers from February 18 to March 31, 2019.

Mlynské nivy Closure (from 18 Feb 2019)

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Routes 50 205 X72 N61 will divert via Páričkova St., route 70 via Landererova St. and Košická St.

Sales points of IDS BK tickets

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Sales point Tickets for single journey (except group ticket and carnet) Day tickets Prepaid tickets IDS BK smartphone app Yes, all types Yes, except ticket for 168 hours No DPB ticket

Ticket Price List

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Public transportation in Bratislava is part of integrated transport system called IDS BK.

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Ticket shops

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Ticket sales points Ticket machines Ticket sales points You can purchase all sorts of tickets for a single journey, tourist tickets or prepaid tickets at the public transport operator's sales

Night transport

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Operation of day-lines in night The most of day-lines leaves first stop about 23.00. Only few lines operate until midnight. First morning lines start operation about 4.30 and the most of lines start

Fines

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A ticket inspection is carried out by responsible ticket inspectors of DPB (Bratislava Transport Company). A ticket inspector is obligated to identify themselves by a card and a badge. Ticket

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Cross-border routes with special tariff

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Route 901 to Hainburg an der Donau (cross-border route to Austria) Route 801 to Rajka (cross-border route to Hungary) Route 901 to Hainburg an der Donau (Austria) Bus route 901 operates from Most

Changes in trolleybus routes (from 4 Jul 2016)

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From 4th July 2016 trolleybus lines 207 208 209 and 212 have new routes.

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Ticket Price List (from 1 Nov 2015)

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Starting from the 1st November 2015 the new tickets for Integrated transport system will replace previous tickets for city transport in Bratislava.

How to get to and from Bratislava Airport by public transport (to 17 Feb 2019)

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Bratislava Airport (Letisko Milana Rastislava Štefánika) is served by following bus lines:

How to get to and from bus and railway station by public transport (to 17 Feb 2019)

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International bus station (Autobusová stanica) Main railway station (Hlavná stanica) Railway station Bratislava-Petržalka (ŽST Petržalka) International bus station (Autobusová

Suspension of tram service between Main railway station and city centre (1st Jun – 31 Aug 2015)

Long-time information

Due to track modernization there is no tram service between Main railway station (Hlavná stanica) and city centre between 1st June and 31st August 2015.

Free use of public transport with Bratislava City Card

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Bratislava City Card offers discounts and benefits for individual tourists and visitors to the Bratislava.

Accessible public transport

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On a printed time schedule placed at the stop, the disabled-friendly departures are depicted by a specific symbol next to the time of departure.

Sightseeing double-decker bus route in Bratislava (15th – 28 Jul 2013)

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Free sightseeing bus route in the city center will be in service from 15th July 2013 for two weeks.

Request stops, getting on and off

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Many of bus and trolleybus stops in Bratislava are request stops ("na znamenie" in Slovak). On the night routes all stops are request stops. On the contrary, on the tram routes all stops are fixed

Animals on transport

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Passenger can travel with dog after driver's permission unless there is reason to refuse it (e.g. dangerous or ill dog).

No tram service between Main railway station and city centre (2 Nov 2011 – 10 Nov 2014)

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Due to closed track there is no tram service between Main railway station (Hlavná stanica) and city centre from November 2, 2011.

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History of public transport

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Mass public transportation first emerged in Prešporok (old name of Bratislava) in 1848, when omnibuses started to transport people between the most important places.

Tickets (1 Jun 2013 – 1 Nov 2015)

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Basic tariff information Tickets for single journey Tourist tickets Combined tickets Prepaid tickets Regional routes with special tariff Basic tariff information  Tickets for public transport

Shuttle bus and tram services to Orange Arena (29.4.-15.5.2011)

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

Connection between Park&Ride parking lots and Orange Arena will be operated by shuttle buses H1, H2 and H5.

Free transportation with ticket for ice-hockey match

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

Owners of tickets for 2011 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship ice-hockey match can use public transportation in Bratislava free of charge on the day of match.

Additional bus and tram services after evening matches

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

After evening matches of 2011 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship (at approximately 10 PM) you can use following supplementary services from Orange Arena to Park and Ride lots and to other parts of Bratislava:

Public transportation to Orange Arena

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

From Bratislava Airport (BTS) Bus 61 operates directly from the airport to Orange Arena BUS stop From Central railway station (Hlavná stanica) Buses 61 and 74 operate directly from Hlavná

How to get to Devín Castle by public transport

Long-time information

Many tourists would like to visit Devín and its Castle towering above junction of Danube and Morava rivers.

Free use of public transport with Bratislava City Card

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Bratislava City Card offers discounts and benefits for individual tourists and visitors to the Bratislava.

The End of Ikarus 280 buses in Spišská Nová Ves

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The last two Ikaruses 280 in Spišská Nová Ves were withdrawn in december 2005.

Restored historical trolleybus FBW - Oerlikon will be presented during anniversary

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Restored historical Swiss trolleybus FBW - Oerlikon #80 will be introduced during 110th anniversary of tramways in Bratislava.

Restoration of the historical tramcar #18

News for public transport fans

During the jubilee program in September the restored preserved historical tramcar #18 will be presented.

110th Anniversary of Tramways in Bratislava

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

The first tram line in Bratislava was opened 110 years ago - on 27 August 1895. It was the beginning of public transport in Bratislava. The jubilee program will be held on September: 12 - 21

Travel changes during summer holidays

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

During summer holidays from 25 June through 4 September 2005 following travel changes will be made:

Renamed stops from 4 July 2005

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

Following stops will be renamed by 4 July 2005:

New Request stops from 25 June and 4 July 2005

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

Character of the following stops will be changed to "Request stop" by 25 June and 4 July 2005:

TAM 232 #3707 is refurbished

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

The bus of type TAM 232 A 116 M no. 3707 is after refurbishment.

Two new SOR B9.5 buses delivered

News for public transport fans

Two new buses SOR B9.5 were delivered on 10 June 2005.

Withdrawal of Ikaruses 280 #1906 and #1908 from operation

News for public transport fans

Ikaruses 280.08 #1906 and #1908 were withdrawn from opearation due to broken frames.

10th anniversary of TAM 232 A 116 M buses in Bratislava

News for public transport fans

In these days we are commemorating 10th anniversary of TAM 232 A 116 M buses in Bratislava. These Slovene buses ride almost exclusively on the lines 32 and 33 to Dlhé diely, therefore they can

No tram service between Main train station and city centre from 9 April through 6 May 2005

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

From 9 April until 6 May 2005 there is no tram service between Main train station (Bratislava - Hlavna stanica) and city centre due to reconstruction works.

Changes during Bush - Putin summit from February 22nd - February 25th 2005

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

Due to security reasons, routes operated in city downtown will be changed during Bush - Putin Summit from February 22nd - February 25th 2005:

Changes during Bush - Putin summit from February 22nd - February 25th 2005

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

Due to security reasons, routes operated in city downtown will be changed during Bush - Putin Summit from February 22nd - February 25th 2005:

Changes during Bush - Putin summit from February 22nd - February 25th 2005

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

Due to security reasons, routes operated in city downtown will be changed during Bush - Putin Summit from February 22nd - February 25th 2005:

Changes during Apollo Bridge construcion from 6 December 2004

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

During construction of 5th bridge (Apollo bridge) in Bratislava it is necessary to do changes in bus routes.

Reconstruction works on tram line at Račianska street, November 2 - 10, 2004

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

From November 2 through November 10, 2004 there will be no tram service between stops ŽST Vinohrady and Rača - Komisárky due to reconstruction works.

30th anniversary of Ikarus 280 in Bratislava

News for public transport fans

Before 30 years, in february 1974, first buses of type Ikarus 280.08 were appeared in Bratislava.

Changes during Košická Bridge construcion from 29 Sep 2003

Latest News - 2011 IHWC

During construction of 4th bridge in Bratislava it is necessary to do changes in many bus and trolleybus routes.

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