Public Transport

Bratislava

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Public Transport

Most sights and places of interest can be found in the city centre, or within walking distance of the pedestrianised old town. If you need to travel further afield within the city, the best way to do so is by public transport. Bratislava has a comprehensive network of public transport lines running at regular intervals according to defined timetables. Departure times and a list of destinations, with the journey time to each, are posted for each service at every stop it serves. Daytime operation: buses, trams and trolleybuses run from 5 am until 11:30 pm. Tickets: -one-way ticket valid for 15 min -multiple-ride ticket valid for 60 min -weekend multiple-ride ticket valid for 90min -touristic ticket valid for 24, 48, 72 and 168 hours - unlimited travel -children under 6 years of age travel for free Nighttime operation: on selected bus routes from 11:30 pm until 3:30 am. Tickets: -night ticket valid for 90 min, multiple ride -prepaid tickets (PCL) 30-, 90- and 365-day ticket (personal chip card is needed) -touristic ticket valid for 24, 48, 72 and 168 hours – unlimited travel Passengers are required to buy a ticket in a yellow ticket machine at a bus stop, at a newspaper kiosk or at a DPB shop before getting on board. Right after boarding the vehicle, passengers must stamp their ticket in the nearest stamping machine. A ticket that has not been stamped is not valid. Ticket inspection A passenger who cannot provide a valid ticket to the inspector will have to pay a fine in accordance with the currently valid public transport code. Lost and found In case of loss of personal belongings, the passenger must contact Dopravný podnik Bratislava.

Tourist Information