Price of public transport tickets in Bratislava Region have increased again. (source: TASR)
From 1 June, changes to public transport in Bratislava Region have come into effect, according to the Bratislava Integrated Transport website. These include a reduction in the number of tariff zones and an increase in ticket prices.
Although the Petržalka tram extension was originally due to open by the end of May, the launch has been delayed again due to technical issues. The city has not confirmed a new opening date.
What the changes mean
The number of tariff zones has been reduced from 56 smaller ones to 19 larger ones. Zones 100 and 101, which cover Bratislava, remain unchanged.
A new large ring-shaped zone, 111, has been introduced around the capital. It includes nearby towns and villages such as Stupava, Pezinok, Bernolákovo and Kvetoslavov.
As a result, passengers will now need tickets covering fewer zones than before. The simplified zone system is also expected to make purchasing tickets via vending machines, the e-shop or the mobile app easier.
Pre-paid tickets for the old zones will remain valid until their expiry date. Paper tickets will be accepted until the end of August 2025.
As for the prices, the basic 30-minute ticket now costs €1.20 (€1.09 for e-tickets). Reduced fares are €0.60 (€0.55 for e-tickets). The price of an annual ticket for zones 100 and 101 (Bratislava) has increased to €263.
Prices for pre-paid tickets for children and young people aged 6–18, as well as seniors over 70, will remain the same, except for travel in regional zones.
Further delay for the Petržalka tram
The Petržalka tram extension, originally expected to launch by the end of May, has been postponed again due to defects found at intersections, roads, traffic lights, pavements and public transport stops.
The city has not provided a new launch date. Mayor Matúš Vallo said the project is nearing completion and that the city is doing everything it can to ensure residents can start using the line soon. Tram stops are expected to be installed this week.
City spokesperson Peter Bubla told the TASR newswire that final inspections at the construction site are scheduled for 9–11 June. Once these are completed, construction authorities are expected to issue the necessary approvals. Once these take effect, full operation of the tram can begin.
Outgoing Petržalka mayor Ján Hrčka expects the tram to start running by the end of August 2025.
