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Bus Lviv – Bratislava

12–15 h

This route is available for reservation with payment to the driver on boarding.

The Lviv – Bratislava bus covers about 720 km, takes roughly 12–15 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance.

Distance
720 km
Travel time
12–15 h

Lviv – Bratislava bus schedule

DepartureArrivalDurationRunning daysCarrier
14:45Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 10909:30Avtobusna zupynka, Mlynski Nyvy, 3118h 45minTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunD.M.D. Group
14:45Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Stryiska; budynok 10909:35Avtovokzal "Mlynski Nyvy", vulytsia Mlynski Nyvy; budynok 3118h 50mintransfers: 1dailyСТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП
15:00AS Lviv-Pasazhyrskyi (Zal. vokzal "Tsentralnyi", Chernivetska, 21 (Platna parkovka)06:30Avtobusna zupynka, Mlynski Nyvy, 31 abo 515h 30minFriReal Travel Express
15:30Holovnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, ploshcha Dvirtseva, 1 (platnyi parkinh bilia vokzalu)09:30Avtobusna zupynka, Mlynski Nyvy, 3118hTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunD.M.D. Group
15:30Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 109:35Avtovokzal "Mlynski Nyvy", vulytsia Mlynski Nyvy; budynok 3118h 5mintransfers: 1dailyСТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП
16:00"Stryiskyi" avtovokzal, platforma №311:00Avtovokzal "Mlynske Nivy", platforma №1319htransfers: 1Wed, FriEuroClub
17:00"Stryiskyi" avtovokzal, platforma №308:30Avtovokzal "Mlynske Nivy", platforma №1315h 30mintransfers: 1Thu, Sat, SunEuroClub
21:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 10913:00Autobusová Stanica Bratislava, Mlynské nivy 516hMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, SatТОВ "ОНЧУЛ БАС ТРАНС"
21:30vul. Chernivetska, 21 (parkovka bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu)13:00Autobusová Stanica Bratislava, Mlynské nivy 515h 30minMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, SatТОВ "ОНЧУЛ БАС ТРАНС"
22:30Zh/D vokzal, platna parkovka, vul.Chernivetska 2116:50Aeroport Bratyslava im. M. R. Shtefanyka (BTS), Ivanska cesta18h 20mintransfers: 1Mon, Thu, SunТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
23:40KLR Bus Terminal, vul. Sknylivska 10, Sokilnyky17:30AV, Mlynské nivy 517h 50minMon, Thu, SunТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» | LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O.

Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-07-21. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.

About the Lviv – Bratislava route

The Lviv – Bratislava bus links western Ukraine with the Slovak capital — a practical route for people heading to the EU for work, study or to visit family, and for travellers continuing on to Vienna or Prague. Coaches run in transit through Ukraine's western regions close to the border, so reaching the bus is especially easy for passengers from Zakarpattia. Tickets on this international route are reservation-only with payment to the driver: online card payment is not available here, and prices are shown in euros. Check the current timetable, the departure time from Lviv and seat availability on the route page. Your reserved seat is held for you, and you settle the fare on board.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Lviv to Bratislava bus take?

The bus from Lviv to Bratislava usually takes around 12–15 hours, depending on the specific service, the border-crossing route and queues at checkpoints. The exact travel time and intermediate stops are shown in the timetable for the service you select on the route page.

How do I pay for a Lviv – Bratislava ticket?

On this route only reservation with payment to the driver is available — online card payment is not offered. You reserve your seat in advance and pay the fare directly when boarding. Prices are shown in euros. The reservation confirms that your seat is held for you on the chosen service.

What documents do I need to travel to Slovakia?

To cross the border you need a valid biometric international passport. Slovakia is in the Schengen area, so Ukrainian citizens may stay visa-free for up to 90 days. It is wise to carry proof of your trip's purpose, travel insurance and a return ticket in case of questions at the border.

Where does the bus depart and where can I see the timetable?

Services depart from Lviv and run in transit through Ukraine's western regions close to the border, making boarding convenient for passengers from Zakarpattia too. The current timetable, departure times and intermediate stops are available on the route page when you choose a specific service.

Are there return buses from Bratislava to Lviv?

Yes, the return direction Bratislava – Lviv is also served. Check the timetable, the departure time from Bratislava and seat availability on the separate return-route page, as the homebound schedule may differ from the services departing from Lviv.

How many buses run on the Lviv – Bratislava route?

The typical schedule has up to 9 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 14:45, the last at 23:40. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.

Which carriers operate the Lviv – Bratislava route?

Carriers on this route: D.M.D. Group, СТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП, Real Travel Express, EuroClub, ТОВ "ОНЧУЛ БАС ТРАНС", ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС», ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» | LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O.. The line-up depends on the travel date.