With Daytrip, we'll take you to these places and more. All you need to do is book your trip and add your stops, and one of our friendly English-speaking local drivers will do their best to accommodate your travel wishes. After all the exploring along the route, we'll drop you off in Vienna where you can start your Austrian adventure!

Like many other European cities, Vienna was occupied by the mighty Habsburg Empire during the 17th century. Under Habsburg rule, the city became the capital, which helped establish it as the capital of Vienna but also the cultural capital of Europe. With its capital city status, Vienna used its importance to influence impressive growth and expansion.

However, Vienna's success isn't only owed to the Habsburg Empire. It also became a city of abject notoriety because it was an artistic, musical, and cultural hub that drew in artists, musicians, writers, and poets who all wanted a piece of Vienna's artistic pie. Much of the work by these creatives can be seen throughout the city still to this day.

In addition to being an artistic hub, Vienna is worth visiting for its incredible architectural sights, stunning museums, towering cathedrals, inviting opera houses, charming centuries-old restaurants and cafes, and beautiful landscapes and vineyards. With so much to see and do in Vienna, it might be the perfect day trip from Bratislava.

Bring along your hiking shoes

Although not much hiking can indeed be done when you're only driving along an hour-long route, this doesn't mean you should leave your hiking shoes behind. Section one of the Sultans hiking trail runs from Bratislava to Vienna, so it's possible to enjoy a brief hike to get in a few nature snaps and see some epic views before making your way to the city itself.

Don't forget about road badges (vignettes)

If you plan to drive yourself in a rental from Bratislava to Vienna, remember about road badges (or vignettes.) A vignette is needed when you cross the Slovakian and Austrian border to get into Austria. Usually, a rental car will be equipped with one, but if itis not, you should be able to purchase one at a gas station.

If you don't have your vignette adhered to your windshield, you risk a $216 (200 euro) fine! Of course, you could circumvent this risk entirely by traveling with Daytrip instead. Our drivers have their road badges ready to get you to Vienna from Bratislava effortlessly without any complications with the traffic police or border control.

The trip will also only take about an hour and ten minutes if you choose a bus with a direct route. However, if you don't want to travel with Flixbus and want an even cheaper option you could consider Slovak Lines and Eurobus SK but the latter doesn't offer many weekly trips.

From Bratislava to Vienna by train

We're sorry to burst your bubble, but traveling by train from Bratislava to Vienna by train isn't going to be much faster than taking a bus. Typically, an average train trip takes about one hour and 15 minutes

However, trains are a little more roomy and comfortable with more amenities, but this will cost you as tickets can be as high as $22 per trip. If you are set on taking the train, your best choices are OBB, Railjet, or Railways of Slovak Republic.

From Bratislava to Vienna by ferry or boat

Yes, you read that right. You can actually travel from Bratislava to Vienna by ferry on the Danube River. The ferry is a unique boat experience and offers a scenic route through nature, but it is by far the most expensive travel option.

If you travel with Twin City Liner, a ticket usually costs between $37 and $42 one way. The cruise trip also takes about an hour and a half to complete, and there are only three cruise trip time slots available daily, so you'll need advanced booking and scheduling.

From Bratislava to Vienna by private car transfer service

Traveling from Bratislava to Vienna with a private car transfer service like Daytrip is the fastest and most convenient way to get between the two cities. If you travel directly, the trip will only take about an hour and cost 22 euros per trip, making it affordable, too.

You'll also get to sightsee if you choose, with numerous stops along the way, and our drivers are more than happy to help you choose. Our drivers can also share their local travel knowledge and tips to steer you in the right direction. Not to mention, you'll also get to choose when you travel so you can plan your itinerary around your schedule and what suits you.

The cherry on top is the Schönbrunn Zoo, which is a must-visit if you're traveling with kids (or love animals). It's the oldest zoo in the world, one of the best in Europe, and one of only a handful with giant pandas!

Neubau District

The Neubau District used to be Vienna's edgiest up-and-coming neighborhood, but it's settled into one of the coolest and most relaxed places in the entire city. It could be considered a place born from the best bits of Berlin and London's Clerkenwell.

So, with that in mind, it's unsurprising that it's home to some of the best one-of-a-kind bars, boutiques, and restaurants in the city. If you're looking for a place to grab a few beers, we recommend Erich. You should also grab a bite to eat at its sister restaurant, Ulrich. And if you are vegan or vegetarian consider checking out the TIAN Bistro.

Albertina Modern

Vienna has no shortage of museums, but one of the best new museums worth visiting is Albertina Modern, an offshoot of the Albertina Museum. The Albertina Modern holds two of the most important Austrian art collections of post-1945: the Jablonka and Essl collections. Ifyou fancy Austrian art and want to check these out, now is the time. It's also worth visiting if you like art in general, as more than 60,000 works by more than 5,000 artists are on display.

Wiener Riesenrad

If you plan on visiting the Prater amusement park, you cannot miss out on seeing the Wiener Riesenrad, which proudly stands at the park's entrance. The Wiener Riesenrad is a 126-year-old Ferris wheel that is to Vienna what the London Eye is to London.

This landmark was constructed in 1897 and is still operational. A ride on this wheel feels like a giant step back in time. Not only is the ride enjoyable, but you'll also have a 200-foot-high view of the city. After a ride on it, you can also tour the funfair—we must warn you, though, that it does feel rather macabre in style, but it's unique!