# Day trip to Bratislava from Vienna: old town, castle and the UFO

Train from Wien Hauptbahnhof, St Michael's Gate, the coronation cathedral, the castle over the Danube, halušky at midday and the UFO before returning.

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/slovakia/bratislava/itineraries/bratislava-day-trip-from-vienna · Revisado: 2026-11-12

## El día
- 08:45 · Salida: 1 h by train (REX from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Bratislava hlavná stanica · carry your ID card)
- 10:00 · St Michael's Gate and Tower (Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 · climb the tower)
  - 8 min on foot
- 10:45 · St Martin's Cathedral, the coronation church (from 9:00 to 11:30 and from 13:00 · not during Mass)
  - 15 min on foot
- 11:30 · Bratislava Castle (grounds and gardens free · museum Wednesday to Monday)
  - 15 min on foot
- 13:30 · 1. Slovak Pub (bryndzové halušky or the set lunch menu · open daily) · 1. Slovak Pub, €
  - 10 min on foot
- 15:00 · Old Town Hall and its tower (museum and tower · from 10:00 to 18:00)
  - 15 min on foot
- 16:30 · The UFO, a viewing platform 95 metres above the Danube (walk across the SNP Bridge · paid platform)
- 18:15 · Vuelta: 1 h by train (train from Bratislava-Petržalka or hlavná stanica to Wien Hauptbahnhof)

Bratislava is the day trip nobody expects from Vienna: in an hour by train you change country, language and prices, and the whole old town can be explored on foot. The plan arranges the day around opening hours: the cathedral closes at midday from 11:30 to 13:00, St Michael's tower opens at 10:00 and the UFO is open until 23:00, so the viewpoint goes last.

## The day, hour by hour

8:45 · Train from Wien Hauptbahnhof. The regional train takes about an hour to Bratislava hlavná stanica. Hauptbahnhof is not on the closed section of the S-Bahn. From the station to the old town it is about 20 minutes' walk, downhill.

10:00 · St Michael's Gate. The only medieval gate that remains, with its tower and the view over the rooftops. Open Wednesday to Monday.

10:45 · St Martin's Cathedral. The church where the kings of Hungary were crowned. Go in before 11:30.

11:30 · Castle. Climb through the streets of the old town and the steps. The courtyard and Baroque gardens are free; the museum, with the Crown Tower, is paid.

13:30 · Lunch at 1. Slovak Pub. Bryndzové halušky, the national dish, or the set lunch menu, in eleven themed rooms. Open every day.

15:00 · Old Town Hall. The city museum and the tower over the main square.

16:30 · UFO. Walk across the SNP Bridge and take the lift to the platform, 95 metres above the Danube.

18:15 · Return. Train from Petržalka, the station nearest the bridge, or from hlavná stanica. Check which one your ticket says.

## With children or in the rain

In the rain, the Old Town Hall and the castle museum fill the afternoon. With children, the UFO and the castle are very popular; shorten the cathedral.

## Cómo llegar

### Without a car
Train from Wien Hauptbahnhof, or catamaran from Schwedenplatz out and train back.

### By car
A little under an hour on the A4. Leave the car in a garage in the centre: the old town is pedestrianised.

## Consejos

### Do not go on a Tuesday
The castle museum and St Michael's tower are closed.

### Carry your ID card
There is no fixed border control, but you must have it with you.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### How much does the day cost?
Between €45 and €75 per person, with train, lunch and tickets.

### Can you see Bratislava in a day?
Yes: old town, cathedral, castle and UFO fit. Devín needs another half afternoon.

### What currency is used?
The euro.