Public Transport in Bratislava

How to Buy a Ticket

You can buy public transport tickets in several ways:

▪︎ Ticket machines and sales points: Buy a paper ticket before travelling.

▪︎ IDS BK app: Choose and purchase a suitable ticket on your phone.

▪︎ Contactless payment: Tap your bank card, phone or smartwatch on a validator marked with the TAPni sa logo.

▪︎ SMS ticket: Available for eligible Slovak mobile numbers.

Important: Validate a paper ticket immediately after boarding. If you buy a ticket through an app, make sure it is active before you start your journey.

Useful links: IDS BK – Tickets and prices · IDS BK app · TAPni sa – Contactless payment

How do I get to Bratislava city centre?

From Bratislava Main Station:

• The Old Town is about 15 minutes on foot
• tram 1 to Centrum
• bus 93 to Hodžovo námestie or Zochova

From Bratislava-Petržalka Station:

• The Old Town is about 30 minutes on foot
• bus 80, 93 or 94 to Zochova
• bus 91 or 191 to Most SNP

Plan Your Journey

Use these tools to find routes, timetables and connections:

• iMHD Bratislava
• Google Maps
• IDS BK

Good to Know

▪︎ Trams are often a convenient option during peak hours, as they are less affected by road traffic.

▪︎ To board a bus or trolleybus, signal clearly to the driver. Press the stop button before your stop.

▪︎ Trams stop at every tram stop.

▪︎ Night buses operate after midnight, generally at longer intervals than daytime services. Check your connection in advance.