Bratislava: Day Trip from Vienna by Bus and Catamaran

See the best of Bratislava on this day trip from Vienna

★ 4.6 · 13 ratings9 hr 30 min

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Historic building with a green tiled roof and clock tower, people walking in front, and posters on the façade under a blue sky.

A modern catamaran with red, black, and white stripes travels on a river with a forested shoreline in the background.

Pedestrian street with outdoor cafés, shops, people walking, and a historical tower with colorful flags under a clear blue sky.

A bustling town square with a central fountain, historic buildings, and people walking under a clear blue sky.

Modern passenger ferry with red and white design cruising past a tree-lined shore under a partly cloudy sky.

Duration9 hr 30 min

LocationVienna

AccessibilityWheelchair accessible

Languages2 tour languages

The experience

See the best of Bratislava on this day trip from Vienna

Explore Slovakia with this day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Travel by road and return by river aboard a high-speed boat!

Old and new complement each other perfectly in the Slovakian capital. Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture share the city with hip cafes and lush boutiques. See it all on a two-hour walking tour, including landmarks like Michael's Gate and St. Martin's Cathedral, and take free time to explore. Then, head back to Vienna down the Danube on a comfortable catamaran.

The “All Inclusive” package includes a 1-hour drive to the castle in a vintage car. Guests can take the ride at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 or 16:00 and choose the desired time at the end of the guided tour.

What’s included

Bus transportation from Vienna to Bratislava
Twin City Liner catamaran cruise from Bratislava to Vienna
Walking tour of Bratislava
Free time in Bratislava
1-Hour drive to the castle (if the All Inclusive option is selected)

Not included

Lunch

Where to go

Bratislava Day Trips from Vienna

Vienna State Opera, Opernring 2

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Vienna

Before you book

Important visitor information

Before purchase

Please note that before booking, you must make sure whether you are allowed to enter Slovakia

Kids under 3 join for free, please select a free ticket for them

Good to know

Only the walking tour of Bratislava is guided

Program and/or route are subject to change due to unpredictable events such as high or low water, or possible delays at locks and/or bridges

*Itinerary**:

Departure from Vienna State Opera at 08:30

Bus ride (1H)

Bratislava walking tour (2H15)

Bratislava Free time (6H)

Twin city liner catamaran cruise back to Vienna Franz Josefs-Kai 2 (1H30)

How to use

Show your smartphone ticket and passport at the Vienna State Opera

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time

Wait for the staff to show you to the correct bus, which will be parked at the bus stop at Opernring 2

For the trip back by catamaran, at 16:30 please go to the departure dock (pontoon HUMA 6) at Razus Embankment (Rázusovo nábrežie, 811 02 Bratislava)

The ship will arrive back in Vienna at Schwedenplatz (Franz Josefs-Kai 2). The arrival time might vary due to navigation/weather conditions

For the All Inclusive option, the 1-hour drive to the castle can take place at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 or 16:00, choose the desired time at the end of the guided tour

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