Getting there
Airports, transfers, trains and flights to Slovakia.
Most visitors reach Slovakia through Vienna, Bratislava or Budapest airports, and the High Tatras through Poprad or Kraków. Distances are short, trains are cheap and private transfers are a simple option for groups and late arrivals.
Each guide below ranks the realistic ways to make one specific journey, from airport transfers to long-distance trains.
Getting thereAirports in Slovakia: which one should you fly into?Airports in Slovakia: Bratislava, Kosice and Poprad-Tatry, plus nearby Vienna and Budapest. See which one suits your trip and how to find fares.
Getting thereBratislava Airport taxi: how to book and what it costsBratislava Airport taxi guide: pre-booked transfers, ride-hailing apps and street taxis compared, with typical fares, tips and how to avoid overcharging.
Getting thereBratislava Airport to the city centre: how to get thereBratislava Airport is about 10 km from the centre. Compare pre-booked pickup, bus 61, taxi and ride apps, ranked by cost, comfort and speed.
Getting thereBratislava to Budapest: the best ways to travelBratislava to Budapest is roughly 200 km and about 2.5 hours. Compare private transfers, direct trains and coaches, ranked by comfort, price and flexibility.
Getting thereBratislava to Jasná: the best ways to travelBratislava to Jasná, Low Tatras, is roughly 300 km and 3 to 3.5 hours by road. Compare private transfers, trains plus bus and car hire, ranked.
Getting thereBratislava to the High Tatras: the best ways to travelBratislava to the High Tatras is about 330 km and 3.5 to 4.5 hours. Compare private transfers, trains, buses and rental cars, ranked for 2026.
Getting thereBratislava to Vienna: the best ways to get thereBratislava to Vienna is about 65 km and roughly 1 hour. Compare trains, buses, private transfers and more, ranked by price, comfort and speed.Getting thereBudapest Airport to Bratislava: the best ways to travelBudapest Airport to Bratislava is roughly 200 km and about 2.5 to 3 hours. Compare private transfers, direct buses and trains, ranked by comfort and price.Getting thereBudapest to Bratislava: the best ways to travelBudapest to Bratislava is about 200 km and 2.5 hours. Compare private transfers, trains and buses, ranked by price, comfort and convenience.Getting thereCheap flights to Bratislava: where to search and when to bookHow to find cheap flights to Bratislava: compare fares on Aviasales, check low-cost carriers and nearby Vienna and Budapest, and save on timing.Getting thereCheap flights to Slovakia: how to find the best faresFind cheap flights to Slovakia by comparing Bratislava, Kosice and nearby Vienna. Tips on timing, airlines and tools such as Aviasales and Kiwi.com.Getting thereFlights to Košice: airlines, routes and how to find a fareFlights to Košice (KSC): which airlines serve eastern Slovakia, how to compare fares on Aviasales, and what to do if you land elsewhere in Slovakia.
Getting thereFlights to Poprad-Tatry: the airport for the High TatrasFlights to Poprad-Tatry (TAT), the closest airport to the High Tatras: how to compare fares on Aviasales, which routes exist and what to do if none fit.Getting thereKošice Airport to the city centre: how to get thereKošice Airport is about 6 km from the city centre. Compare pre-booked transfers, taxis, ride-hailing and city bus 23, with tips on cost and timing.
Getting thereKosice to the High Tatras: the best ways to travelKosice to the High Tatras is about 130 km and 1.5 to 2 hours. Compare private transfers, trains, buses and rental cars, ranked for ease and price.
Getting thereKrakow to the High Tatras: the best ways to travelKrakow to the High Tatras is about 150 to 200 km and 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Compare private transfers, buses and rental cars, ranked for convenience.Getting therePoprad Airport to the High Tatras: how to get to your resortPoprad-Tatry Airport is close to the High Tatras resorts. Compare transfers, taxis, buses and trains to Starý Smokovec, Štrbské Pleso and Tatranská Lomnica.
Getting therePrague to Bratislava: the best ways to travelPrague to Bratislava is about 330 km and 3.5 to 4 hours by road. Compare private transfers, direct trains and coaches, ranked by comfort, price and ease.
Getting thereVienna Airport to Bratislava: the best ways to get thereVienna Airport to Bratislava is about 60 km and 1 hour. Compare private transfer, bus, train and shared rides, ranked by comfort, price and ease.
Getting thereVienna to the High Tatras: the best ways to travelVienna to the High Tatras is about 400 km and 4.5 to 5.5 hours. Compare private transfers, trains, buses and rental cars, ranked for comfort and cost.