Bratislava buses are red. (source: Marko Erd)
Starting August 5, 2023, there will be widespread changes in the routing and schedules of daytime public transport lines, specifically in the districts of Ružinov, Dúbravka, Devínska Nová Ves, Záhorská Bystrica, and Lamač.
The changes most likely to affect visitors will apply to the lines that currently connect Bratislava International Airport to the city. From August 5, only bus number 61 will connect directly to the airport, while bus 96, which currently runs to the airport from Petržalka, will terminate at the nearby Avion shopping centre. The frequency of buses on the number 61 route will increase.
To ensure that passengers have a clear understanding of the changes, information about the modifications will be available at all stops in affected areas. Additionally, between July 29 and August 11 attendants will be on hand at significant stops and transfer points to assist passengers by explaining the new routes and schedules, providing advice and tips to support a smooth transition to the new timetable.
The mayor of Bratislava last month announced that ticket prices were to increase by an average of 20 percent. The price hike went to effect on July 1.
The changes will affect these lines:
Bratislava - Ružinov district:
61 - the route between Klientske Centrum and Avion Shopping Park will be redirected via Trnávka. Additional stops near the growing residential area of Fafruny and Pri Letisku will be added around the airport.
63 - the stop at Tesco Lamač will be cancelled and replaced by line 30 with a new route. Between the stops Klientske Centrum and Avion Shopping Park, the route will be redirected via Trnavská Cesta, Martinský Cintorín, and Ivanská Cesta as a replacement for route 61.
64 - the route will run from Valašská to Trnavské Mýto along the current path, and then continue to the new terminus at Jelačičova.
74 - the route will be replaced by routes 70 and 61.
96 - the route will be shortened, with the new terminus at Avion Shopping Park on the road from Petržalka. The final section to the airport will be replaced by an enhanced route 61, with the possibility of transferring at Avion.
196 - the route will be merged with the more frequent service of route 96. For travel to the area of Stanica Nové Mesto, passengers can use route 50, which can be accessed by transferring from route 96 at the Maximiliána Hella stop.
Map of the new routes in Bratislava- Ružinov district (source: Dopravný podnik Bratislava)
Bratislava - Dúbravka district:
20 - the majority of services will now run along Opletalova, VW5 - Podvornice; only selected buses will continue to the Tesco Lamač stop at 30-minute intervals. The frequency between Podvornice and Devínska Nová Ves will be strengthened to 15 minutes. The stop at Technické Sklo is being cancelled.
23 - between Podvornice and Lamač, services will operate only during peak hours on working days, following the school year schedule. These buses will also now stop at the Segnáre in Lamač stop.
30 - The route of the line is completely changing: Podvornice - Nemocnica Bory - OC Bory - Lamač - Vrančovičova - Segnáre - Tesco Lamač - Patrónka; will operate at 15-minute intervals, ensuring service to Nemocnica Bory with the possibility of transferring from main lines 4 and 21 at Podvornice and OC Bory stops.
36 - will be shortened, but it will provide more frequent service between the centre of Záhorská Bystrica and the area of Strmé Vŕšky.
123 - cancelled and replaced by a more frequent service on line 30.
Bratislava - Lamač district:
37 - becomes a main line and will have additional stops: Pod Násypom, Skerličova, Pridánky, Mokrohájska and Kráľovské Údolie.
63 - cancellation of the Tesco Lamač stop link, replaced by line 30 with a new route via Trnavská Cesta, Martinský Cintorín, and Ivanská Cesta.
92 - line to/from Volkswagen Plant redirected via Sitina tunnel for faster connections with Petržalka.
123 - cancelled and replaced by a more frequent service on line 30.
130 - cancelled and replaced by a more frequent service on line 30.
Map of the new routes in Dubravka-Lamač district (source: Dopravný podnik Bratislava)
Bratislava - Záhorská Bystrica district:
36 - line shortened, more frequent between Záhorská Bystrica and Strmé Vŕšky. Transfer at Boroch for Dúbravka to Záhorská Bystrica.
37 - upgraded, more stops: Pod násypom, Skerličova, Pridánky, Mokrohájska, and Kráľovské Údolie - replacing line 30.
Map of the new routes in Bratislava - Záhorská Bystrica (source: Dopravný podnik Bratislava)
Bratislava - Devínska Nová Ves district:
20 - mostly unchanged, buses via Opletalova - Podvornice; limited buses to Tesco Lamač (30-min interval); strengthened frequency Devínska Nová Ves - Podvornice (15 min); Technické Sklo stop cancelled, replaced by line 23; better tram connection, faster Devínska Nová Ves - Dúbravka.
21 - shortened in the "old" part of Devínska Nová Ves, only some buses to Volkswagen. Improved service to "old" part, most buses to Jána Jonáša, VW1 with 15-min interval on weekends. Pri Sandbergu served in peaks (every second bus). Vápenka stop cancelled, served by line 20 with transfers at Devínska Nová Ves or T. P. Kolakoviča stops.
29 - route remains unchanged, intervals adjusted for better service efficiency. Some evening buses run Malá scéna – Riviéra, improving frequency. More frequent services on weekends, due to high Devín visitor demand.
