Bratislava Conference – Practical Information

Bratislava Travel Information

How to get to Bratislava?

By plane:

There are two ways to reach Bratislava by air. Most international flights arrive and depart at  Vienna International Airport (Schwechat). In addition, some European cities have direct connections to Bratislava's M. R. Štefánik Airport.

How to get from Vienna International Airport (Schwechat ) to Bratislava

Once you arrive at Vienna International Airport, you will need to take a bus to Bratislava. Exit theairport terminal to the outside area, the bus stops are located tothe right of the main entrance, approximately 20 meters away (see the map). 

The journey to Bratislava Central Bus Station takes about55 minutes. In Bratislava, the bus stops at three locations—make sure not to get off at the first stop. If you get off at the second stop, called Most SNP, you will be in the historic part of the city. From there, it is a 5–10-minute walk to the main building of Comenius University. You may also stay on the bus until the final stop at the Central Bus Station (Mlynské Nivy).

It is recommended to search for and buy a ticket in advance. You can do this on the following website:
https://cp.sk/en/bus/spojenie/?f=Wien%20Airport;%20Austria&fc=100003&changeTT=true&x=1736345439893

You can select the English language. First, click on Timetable Selection and choose “Buses”.  Enter “Wien,,Flughafen Wien; Austria” in the From field and “Bratislava, AS” in the TO field, then  find the option that suits you best.

Although it is usually possible to buy tickets directly from the driver, it is always best to buy them in advance and download them to your phone to avoid stress.

If you buy your ticket online, it is best to do so after you land, so you do not lose money in case your flight is delayed, as tickets are valid only for a specific bus. Prices are usually around 10–15 euros, depending on the departure time and the company operating the route. If your plane lands much earlier, you will need to wait for your scheduled connection.

If you buy your ticket online, it is best to do so after you land, so you do not lose money in case your flight is delayed, as tickets are valid only for a specific bus. If your plane lands much earlier, you will need to wait for your scheduled connection.

If you do not buy your ticket online, you can purchase it directly from the driver; however, prices are not fixed and you may end up paying as much as 25 euros for a ticket.

How to get from Bratislava airport to the city center

Bratislava Airport is small. The fastest way how to get to your hotel is to order an Uber or Bolt. A taxi typically costs between 8-12 €

Another option is to use public transportation. Tickets can be purchased at a kiosk. You can take bus no. 61 and transfer atRačianske mýto  to tram no. 3, to Šafárikovo námestie (the location of the main building of Comenius University) or close to your hotel).

Another option is to use public transportation. Tickets can be purchased at a kiosk. You can take bus no. 61 and transfer at Račianske mýto to tram no. 3, which goes to Šafárikovo námestie

By train

How to get from Bratislava Main Railway Stationto the main building of Comenius University at Šafárik Square?

The fastest way to reach your hotel is to order Uber or Bolt. A taxi typically costsbetween 8-12 €.

Another option is to use public transportation. Tickets can be purchased in a kiosk. You can take tram no. 3 to Šafárikovo námestie.

How to get from Bratislava-Petržalka railway station to the main building of Comenius University at Šafárik Square (most trains from Vienna Hauptbahnhof arrive at Bratislava-Petržalka station)?

The fastest way to reach your hotel is to order Uber or Bolt. A taxi typically costs between 8-12 €.

Other option is to use public transport. Ticket can be bought in kiosk. You can take bus 99 and at stop Jungmanova transfer to tram 3 to Šafárikovo námestie.

By bus:

The most commonly used bus station is Mlynské nivy. However, for connections from Vienna, the Most SNP stop is also often used. It is located in the historic center of Bratislava, near the castle.

How to get from Bratislava Central Bus Station to the main building of Comenius University at Šafárik Square (from all international destinations)

• On foot

The walk takes about ten minutes or less.

• By taxi

You can order a taxi via Uber or Bolt; the price should be around 5 €. The journey takes approximately 3 minutes.

• By public transport

You can take trolleybus no. 72 from the stop Bratislava, Autobusová stanica (Central Bus Station) to the final stop Rajská (about 3 minutes), then walk approximately 5 minutes to the main building of Comenius University at Šafárik Square.

You need to buy a public transport ticket — a 30-minute ticket (1.20 €) — and validate it when you enter the trolleybus. Tickets can be purchased at newsstands selling newspapers and cigarettes or from vending machines.

Public transport in Bratislava (https://www.idsbk.sk/en/)

Bratislava’s public transport network is integrated within the Integrated Transport System of the Bratislava Region (IDS BK).

It includes:

Buses

Trams

Trolleybuses

Some regional buses and selected local trains operating under the same fare system

You can buy tickets:

1. at ticket machines at stops
2. at newsstands or kiosks
3. at DPB ticket offices
4. via the IDS BK mobile app (e-ticket options)
5. by SMS (only with Slovak mobile numbers)

All tickets allow unlimited travel during theirvalidity period on buses, trams, trolleybuses, and other IDS BK services.

Longer / Tourist Tickets

24-hour ticket: ~€3.50 (city), ~€6.90 (region)

72-hour ticket: ~€8.00 (city)

168-hour (7-day) ticket: ~€11.40 (city)

ISORECEA conference venue:

Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ilkovičova 6, Bratislava
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EZWeHvN4nSrbh5UC7

The Faculty of Natural Sciences building is part of the university campus near the botanical garden, located on the banks of the Danube. It is approximately a 35-minute walk or 10 minutes by tram or bus from the main university building (city centre / Šafárik Square).

Recommended connections from stops near Šafárikovo námestie:

• tram no. 4 towards Dúbravka
• bus no. 29 towards Devín

From other parts of the city centre, you can take tram no. 9 towards Karlova Ves and get off at the Botanická záhrada stop.

Comenius University in Bratislava (main building), Šafárikovo námestie 6, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
https://fphil.uniba.sk/en/

How to get from Šafárikovo nám to the Faculty of Natural Sciences

https://maps.app.goo.gl/KtpLQfuuwNfB9VuH7

Recommended accommodation:

• Hotel Danubia Gate, Dunajská 2314/26, 811 08 Bratislava, Slovakia https://www.danubiagate.sk/en/

• Centrum Salvator, Jakubovo námestie 5/2557, 811 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
  https://www.centrumsalvator.sk/?lang=en

• Elisabeth Old Town Hotel, Klemensova 2, Bratislava

We also recommend choosing other hotels according to your budget within the area between the SNP Bridge, the Mlynské nivy Bus Station, and the Main Railway Station. This area is within a 20-minute walk of the main building of Comenius University at Šafárik Square, or a 5–7 minute ride by public transport.

From the main university building, it takes approximately 7 minutes by bus or tram to reach the Faculty of Natural Sciences on Botanická Street, where most conference events will take place.

How to get from the Main bus station to Centrum Salvator (if you have a  reservation there)

How to get from the Central Bus Station to Hotel Danubia Gate (if you have a reservation there)

Return to Vienna Airport:

It is also recommended to buy your return bus ticket to Vienna Airport online in advance. The latest suitable bus departure from Bratislava should be at least 3 hours before your flight departure. If you check in online the day before and do not need to drop off luggage, taking a bus about 150 minutes before flight departure should be sufficient.

Contact persons in case of any problems: 

Michal Puchovský:  michal.puchovsky (a) savba.sk

Michal Uhrin: michal.uhrin (a) uniba.sk