Rome to Bratislava by bus
Bratislava lies 783 km (487 mi) north-east of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 956 km (594 mi) of road.
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| Rome | Bratislava | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Slovakia |
| Population | 2.3 million | 423,737 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 157 m (515 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) |
What changes when you arrive in Bratislava
Crossing from Italy into Slovakia: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +421; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648839.
Where to book buses from Rome to Bratislava
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Staying in Bratislava
Our booking partner lists 1,108+ places to stay in Bratislava (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 749 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (455), and 14 are five-star. Across 529 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 433,062 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bratislava from Rome?
783 km (487 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rome; by road roughly 956 km (594 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Bratislava by bus?
About 14 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Bratislava?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bratislava?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Bratislava?
Our booking partner lists 1,108+ places to stay in Bratislava, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.