Prague to Bratislava: Exactly 289 km (180 mi)

Prague, Czech Republic → Bratislava, Slovakia

289
Kilometers
180
Miles
~52 min
Flight time (est.)
~376 km
Rough road-length estimate

156 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Prague to Bratislava is 289 km (180 miles). Bratislava lies roughly southeast of Prague; the initial great-circle bearing is 137° (SE). It is an international route from Czech Republic to Slovakia.

Coordinates & Bearing

Prague (Bohemia, Czech Republic) sits at 50.0755°N, 14.4378°E; Bratislava (Bratislava, Slovakia) is at 48.1486°N, 17.1077°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 137° (SE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Prague to Bratislava

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~52 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~376 km · ~4h 42min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Prague to Bratislava: about 376 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Prague and Bratislava lies at approximately 49.1197°N, 15.7987°E — the position that is an equal 145 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Prague (Europe/Prague) and Bratislava (Europe/Bratislava) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Prague uses the Czech Koruna (CZK), while Bratislava uses the Euro (EUR). The primary language changes from Czech in Prague to Slovak in Bratislava.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Prague from Bratislava?

The straight-line distance from Prague to Bratislava is approximately 289 km (180 miles, 156 nautical miles).

What direction is Bratislava from Prague?

Bratislava lies roughly southeast of Prague; the initial great-circle bearing is 137° (SE).

How long does it take to fly from Prague to Bratislava?

Estimated flight time is about 52 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule, and over such a short distance airport time dominates; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Prague to Bratislava?

Rough road-length estimate for Prague to Bratislava: about 376 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Prague and Bratislava?

Prague (Europe/Prague) and Bratislava (Europe/Bratislava) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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