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Intro
Whether you think about travelling by car by bus or by train, all are good options, you just have to decide based on your budget and time. Each type of transport has its specifics, advantages and disadvantages.
Buses and trains in Slovakia
Both trains and buses are safe for travelers. You can get to most of the places by train or by bus. Trains are more comfortable. Main connection from west to east is by train from Bratislava to Kosice:
Bratislava => Trencin => Zilina => Poprad => Kosice.
The ride with IC train (Intercity train) takes less than 5 hours from Bratislava to Kosice.
Within these main stops you can get to see many sightseeing’s and from these cities/towns you can continue to travel to further off beaten track to rural or remote places .
To some places you will most probably have to take bus, as trains do not cover whole area.
Renting a car in Slovakia:
The roads are in fairly good condition. Although many Slovaks are complaining about the quality of the roads. Well it is not like in Switzerland, where things are so well maintained and organised but also pricey ;).
There are places where buses simply do not go very often.
For example some of the caves, or some of the castles.
Travelling by car offers speed and flexibility and renting a car is smart choice if you are short of time and want to visit some remote places.
For example Spis castle is largest castle in Central Europe. It is like mixture of ruins and some well maintained and renovated parts.
Spending a night on a car park is quite an experience.
Travel Map – Two main routes while travelling around Slovakia
There are 2 main routes from Bratislava to Kosice – via north, and via South.
You take these routes and make stops on the way as you please.
See map:
