Transport

Bratislava lines operate from early morning, 4:30 or 5:00, until about 23:00. There are also night lines marked „N“, which start running at 23:30 from the Main Transport Nod located next to the Bratislava Main Railway Station (with stops around the city, but less dense than the daytime lines – please check schedules of the individual N-marked lines)

Where do I buy tickets?

Tickets can be purchased: in ticket machines near bus stops, in the Mobile app IDS BK, directly on the bus/trolley bus/tram in ticket validators by using your bank card, in ticket offices. You can also buy an SMS ticket.

Do I have to buy a ticket for every ride?

You can either buy a single ticket or you can buy a prepaid ticket (Travelcard) for 30 or 90 days.

How do I buy a prepaid ticket (Električenka - Travelcard)?

Travelcards can be purchased in ticket offices or in the IDS BK app.

Do I get a reduced fare as a student?

University students who are 25 years old or younger can receive a reduced fare  50% of the basic fare. If you are 26 or older, you are not eligible to any reduced fare.

I am 25 or younger. How do I get the reduced fare?

In order to receive a reduced fare, you will need to register at a ticket office or in the IDS BK app.

Ticket office in the Old Town address: Hodžovo námestie 1, 811 06 Staré Mesto

Google maps: Dopravný podnik Bratislava

You will need the following documents:

• Written confirmation of school attendance
• International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
• Identity card
• Your photograph (3.5 x 3 cm)

Fare zones:

For the city of Bratislava, you will need tickets or prepaid tickets for the city zones 100+101.

More about city zones and regional zones here: Travelling in the Region

Ticket prices:

You can find the prices of tickets and prepaid tickets here, including basic and reduced fare: Ticket Types and Prices (from 1 Jun 2025)