Vienna to Bratislava with ZSSK and ÖBB regional express train

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Hi folks,
Today I'm travelling onboard regional express train between Vienna, Austria and Bratislava, Slovakia. A quick but fun ride!
Enjoy :)
- TRIP INFORMATION -
RECORDED IN JULY 2021
Railroad company: ZSSK and ÖBB
Train type : ÖBB class 2016 and ZSSK/ÖBB coaches
From : Vienna Hauptbahnhof to Bratislava Hlavná Stanica
Time : 1h07 min
Price : 13,23$ - 11,20€
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00:00 : Intro
00:55 : Vienna Hbf
2:50 : Departure from Vienna
3:28 : Review of the ÖBB coach
5:00 : Walk through of the train
9:05 : Arriving in Slovakia
9:35 : Arriving in Bratislava
10:20 : Outro

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@hamlet7959 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thibault! Vienna and Bratislava are actually the capital cities the closest together in mainland Europe. It's some while since I used the Marchegg route and am pleased to hear that it's being doubled and electrified. I understand that it was reduced to single track by the Red Army after WW2 as it ran through the Russian Occupation Zone of Austria and (as in many parts of Eastern Germany) as the steel was needed in the Soviet Union the track was taken as war reparations. Then the line was left as it was while the Iron Curtain was in place and the frontier with Slovakia was sealed.

@kensukefan47 6 ай бұрын

What is this profile picture you have?

@scottyerkes1867 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thibault for an interesting review!! I would definitely choose the a/c Slovak coaches.👍👍😄😄💚💚

@ronik24 3 жыл бұрын

2:21 There is also the "Bratislava ticket" for 16€ (also weekly and monthly option) which includes the return trip and city transport in Bratislava plus some tourist attraction reductions. 3:39 you can also pull out these seats a bit (the same on the double deckers). Since these cars have not been renewed for 20+ years, it is no wonder there is no ac and power outlets. 4:57 for bikes on local trains like this you have to buy a regio biking ticket. On ÖBB express trains a bike reservation is necessary. 8:06 the same recently refurbished cars are in use on inner-Slovak express trains, so they are meant for longer distance travel. 10:38 during the pandemic, I definitely recommend the car with windows to open, ventilation is essential. And all these people crammed into an a/c box are the perfect viral breeding ground. Also, apart from 4020s and 5047s, these are the last ÖBB cars with windows to open - better enjoy the feeling of proper fresh air and photo possibilities before it dies out forever!

@markoobid2005 3 жыл бұрын

The cars in Slovak express trains are not the same as these on Vienna - Bratislava regional train. These are refurbished for regional traffic (so-called Bdteer), while the express cars are much more comfortable, some of them refurbished (Bpeer, Beer, Apeer, the newest are the Bmz) and some brand new Vrutky-made (Ampeer, Bmpeer, Bpmz). And I would never travel in a non-a/c coach if I have an a/c option in the same train. I can't stand high temperatures. These connections with the pandemic are funny nevertheless :)

@ronik24 2 жыл бұрын

@@markoobid2005 No, I have ridden the same on express trains as well.

@capitalistpig1967 Жыл бұрын

@@ronik24 They're used on REX( regional express trains). However, most of these services are indeed longer distance.

@1970jel 3 жыл бұрын

When I see you travel by train again, I can't wait to go by myself. Enjoy your trips and keep safe. Au revoir!

@Maximilian1717 3 жыл бұрын

There is also one Railjet serverice per day from/to Bratislava

@massimopalomba5009 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, but it's routed via Petržalka - Kitsee - Brück a.d. Leitha, the electrified connection.

@RealAnode3 3 жыл бұрын

Yes but only ÖBB

@lindavainomae3489 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great review - interesting. I last did this trip in mid 2019 and at that time entire train was very old ZSSK coaches so these coaches looked like an improvement. The big mural in Bratilave station in nice, and the local railwa meseum is close by as well.

@trippinoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

It is very interesting to see and note OBB's lack of AC and power outlets given their reputation for being the best of the best haha. But I love that they have operable windows still, showing their age! It gives them so much more charm and fun than they would if they were modern and without operable windows.

@josefforstmayr8597 Жыл бұрын

...remember your history, we are dealing with a very old, non electric line here! Until 1989 the iron curtain stopped right at the border East of Vienna with what was then Czechoslovakia. I believe that all new tracks and electrification will be completed soon. That will allow for a/c, Wifi and all other modern amenities.....

@trevoruthy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another interesting journey report. For me, I enjoy seeing the approach to the departure station from a couple of streets away, walking into the station, looking around, seeing what typical trains are there, and the same again at the arrival station. Those sort of scenes can help someone who is not necessarily wanting to make train journey's decide about going there purely to take in the train activity.

@drdewott9154 2 жыл бұрын

Well the first bit they usually do but as they explained they were in a hurry when filming this one and didnt have time for such.

@trevoruthy 2 жыл бұрын

@@drdewott9154 Yes I know !! I was just saying how much I appreciate that part of a trip report.

@mwh6446 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thibault, Again another wonderful video by you! I just would like to add some things. For those who have interest and would like to visit Bratislava just for one day and come back to Vienna they can purchase a 16 Euro ticket which includes the return ride and public transport in Bratislava. The line you were riding on will be upgraded earlier than 2030 as they Ministry of Infrastructure announced to complete the doubled track line earlier by latest 2025. The upgraded speed will be 200 km/h. As you maybe noticed the ÖBB is about to purchase a lot of new single- and double decker EMUs, which probably will be serving this line as well Railjet services may join the line. So far that's it from my side. Again thank you for your videos! I really love them

@omarhamid3638 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thibault! Great review as always and a journey I’ve wanted to make myself for quite a while. Nice to see and hear you at the beginning and end too, your English is pretty fluent and nice to listen to! I’m saying this as an English teacher, so respect to you ;-)

@anthonywarrener1881 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for an excellent review ! I too have travelled on the route from Wien to Bratislava, though when I went about five years ago, the train comprised just OBB stock. I agree that for a Regional train, those carriages are good, though I was surprised that the ZSSK stock had a/c ! I also really like the OBB Hercules locos, Class 2016. Many thanks.

@PakaBubi 2 жыл бұрын

If OBB retires those coaches, the Hungarian railway will defo buy them lol

@TravelswithVandSteve 2 жыл бұрын

I went Vienna to Bratislava by bus but now I want to go back and do it by train! (In cooler weather maybe.) I did go Vienna to Venice by train. Loved it.

@richardc488 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to see you traveling again

@pega17pl 3 жыл бұрын

(10:05) The Eurorunner ER20 should be very reliable. All the more astonishing the DB doesn't have any! - Cheers, Heinz

@napoleonsdauphin Жыл бұрын

I take this train often to go just one stop within Vienna, and not only are the Slovakian cars air conditioned, but they blast the air conditioning. It's really quite lovely on a hot summer day. The old OEBB cars remind me of regional trains in Austria from 20 years ago. They are stifling hot in summer.

@dck578 3 жыл бұрын

I've taken this train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Marchegg, the last Austrian stop before Slovakia. Looking forward to when the line is double-tracked and electrified. Point of note: this route contains the longest stretch of railroad track in Austria without a curve.

@charismausa 2 жыл бұрын

how long is the this train ride? time whise.

@capitalistpig1967 Жыл бұрын

@@charismausa around 1 hour

@grandegracia 3 жыл бұрын

Not all the REX services are departing from Platfrom 4. All services to Aspern and the Marchegger Ostbahn are departing from there, that’s S80 and REX 8, but there’s the REX 6 line that goes to Bratislava-Petrzalka through Kittsee. Those trains use the Ostbahn to Parndorf and they depart from the opposite end of the station, Platform 11-12.

@jasmienkomugi9026 2 жыл бұрын

The S80 also now actually uses Platforms 8-10 (A bit random) for going to Aspern Nord. Im not sure why they do it that way. S80 trains to Hütteldorf still use the normal Platform 4

@Trainviking 3 жыл бұрын

You can buy a Bratislava ticket as well, these are way cheaper. Especially for commuting, what a lot of people do, this is good value for money. I did this route in 2016. There are actually 2 routes by train to Bratoslava. I went from Vienna to Bratislava to another station, somewhere kind of remote. Anyway, it's all on the list for a new trip report soon.

@mureseanu976 2 жыл бұрын

Bratislava Petrzalka you mean ? That's more likely a freight station rather than the city-centre hlavna stanica.

@RailwayVideos. 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic trip

@theobrattinga500 3 жыл бұрын

Great video !!

@AndrewG1989 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your train travel videos. As always keep up the amazing work. 👍😄

@s125ish 2 жыл бұрын

Concur

@PlanesTrainsEverything 3 жыл бұрын

A superb video. Many years ago I walked Vienna-Bratislava in one day (never again!). Catching the train is much easier, more fun, and no blisters. Not want to be picky, but Europe's longest river is The Volga at 3,531 km.

@s125ish 2 жыл бұрын

How long did it take?

@stevefont_ 3 жыл бұрын

This is so epic

@doublez3ta 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I did this route back in 2018 while I was in Vienna. From Bratislava Hlavna Stanica I took the tram into the city center

@sirgermanm78 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous as well. Confy wherever in EuroLand

@thebikemike 3 жыл бұрын

Bycicles are NOT for free with ÖBB, you have to get a ticket for them! In this train you dont need a reservation for the bike - you can take it with you if there is place for it. For RailJets, EC and other fast trains you have to get also a reservation for the bike and a ticket for it. Thanks for the Simmering- Info and the beautiful video - 8 )

@bulentacun6469 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is helpfull.👍🏻👍🏻🌾

@melaranas5243 2 жыл бұрын

Hi new subbie here from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 I just come across your channel on new year’s eve countdown and now January 1st, and still watching your vlog. Good job! Kee up the good work. 👏👏👏

@Thomas1980 2 жыл бұрын

good informative video! Kind regards from Switzerland

@markoobid2005 3 жыл бұрын

8:35 I think they will use Cityjets (Class 4746) once the route is electrified. But there is also new tender for regional trains opened by ÖBB recently, so everything could happen.

@xmdz8903 2 жыл бұрын

8:20 The electrificated line and the double track section between Siebenbrunn-Leopoldsdorf and Schönfeld-Lassee will open in 2023. And the rest of the line will be double tracked until the end of 2025 instead 2030 which was decided in 2020 due to the expected rising traffic between Wien and Bratislava.

@Marquis-Sade 3 жыл бұрын

Go travel in Slovakia. It has some nice routes.

@AntenneQC 3 жыл бұрын

Merci pour cette petite balade au coeur de l'Empire des Habsbourg.

@rezaalan3991 3 жыл бұрын

What a great short trip journey. Looks like the ZSSK Car acting as upgraded 2nd class, when the OBB one acting as regular 2nd class

@arnoldhau1 3 жыл бұрын

No their coaches are simply way more modern. New ÖBB 2nd Class Coaches usually feature Air Condition as well, but those are old.

@ArjunKumar-su1hv 2 жыл бұрын

Soo beautiful nice train or coach 👍👍l like your video,s ....

@everythingbyjanetdullaghan5122 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@adithyaramachandran7427 3 жыл бұрын

The engine looks a lot like the SC44 Locomotives used for the Wolverine trains. Also, the DOT has confirmed that we finally getting more trains this year and higher speeds. I'm always in favor of faster more frequent trains :).

@traindude80 3 жыл бұрын

They are both built by Siemens. But the Charger is a cousin of the Siemens Vectron and Siemens EuroSprinter locomotives, while the locomotive in this video is the Siemens EuroRunner.

@trainenthusiast7695 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you talk a bit before and after the video, it adds a personal touch and I feel that it has a huge impact on how good these videos are.

@mureseanu976 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely review ! MAV START purchased some while ago 60x long Schlieren "City Shuttle" Bpmz-l cars, including 6 cab cars (the later ones aren't in use as far as I know) - they carried a retrofit and renovation programme but still no AC. If they want to improve the service on these EURRegio and if ZSSK agrees to rent more of their Bdgteer air-con cars, that would mean a lot for daily travellers. If only they had single level cab cars that would work with the Herkules too...

@The_Empty_Shadow 2 жыл бұрын

If you get the chance, you should try one of the MTA's commuter lines from Grand Central Station northward. The Hudson line in particular has some nice sights.

@The4905 3 жыл бұрын

i was in vienna a couple days ago, but i took the nightjet to bregenz yesterday, so am not there anymore.

@Benjamin0c 3 жыл бұрын

0:03 Nightjet for Bruxelles ! Vidéo is coming 😛

@Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi 3 жыл бұрын

Boa viagem ai simply lindo tren boa manhã ai pra você ai vienna to brastislasva

@sirgermanm78 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see your face! The first the time when I Saw your face...

@konuralponway Жыл бұрын

Length of the video is almost same with the length of the journey. Good effort!

@david-stewart 3 жыл бұрын

Great to watch this journey. €11,20 is cheap!

@albertcristian4540 3 жыл бұрын

In Romania, about the same KM journey, you'll pay around 5-10 RON, about 1-3 EUROS, and even cheaper for the retired people and students, and free for kids, and once, I paid like 0.50 Euros for a 40 KM ride.

@CharlesLiu6111 2 жыл бұрын

I believe you were sarcastic lol.

@albertcristian4540 2 жыл бұрын

@@CharlesLiu6111 Me? Not at all..

@relaxationplanet7157 3 жыл бұрын

Curious if there was any border control and or covid checks on this route when you took it?

@s125ish 2 жыл бұрын

I had a check on this route in Euro city from Bratislava

@ici_marmotte Жыл бұрын

If you prefer to travel these 60 kilometres by plane and you won't find any flights, just ask Air Von der Leyen in Brussels. The only downside is that their tickets are quite limited.

@somedankboi6093 3 жыл бұрын

When will you review the business class of the Railjet, you promised us in the last Railjet vid that you’ll review it.

@janewilkinson9627 Жыл бұрын

The train we got on was fully modernised and it was platform 11 not 4

@alexb__4133 6 ай бұрын

Did you take the green Raaberbahn/GySEV to Bratislava Petržalka by any chance? The train shown in the video usualy departs from platform 3 or 4.(There can be changes in the platform on short notice.)

@everythingbyjanetdullaghan5122 2 жыл бұрын

🇸🇰

@michaelwachowiak2304 2 жыл бұрын

What do you need a power outlet for on a 1 hour and 7 min trip? Was on this train some times, it's very negativ your review on that.

@randomuser262 2 жыл бұрын

charge batteries

@donactdum6635 3 жыл бұрын

I gotta ask, isn’t it a loud ride with all the windows open?

@grandegracia 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on your definition of loud. You can still hear your music through your headphones, even if it’s not a noise cancelling one, but with those cheap headphones you get together with every phone, it’s not granted. At least in my experience. So, for me it’s not that loud

@ftmyork8616 Жыл бұрын

Hello. The travels duration is 1 hour? And how much does the ticket cost?

@SandraWuerthner 3 жыл бұрын

there is also a route via "Bruck / Leitha" to Bratislava.

@doge.a.cat2002 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone commute between those two cities? They seem so nearby each other that it seems as if there'd be a likelihood of such.

@icdgyixifyinstereo Жыл бұрын

Why are there no first class cars on the train? I would expect that a train between two capital cities would be able to sell a premium rate service.

@ericsanchez6263 2 жыл бұрын

While in Slovakia, you need to tour Nosferatu's castle, where the original 1922 film was made.

@theboyflip9548 3 жыл бұрын

Hello can you travel in train the line zaragoza -canfranc

@rafatalaga1247 3 жыл бұрын

i hope next trip will be POLISH PKP

@Manuel941 Ай бұрын

Is this is this handicap accesible? Should I contact OBB?

@stevefont_ 3 жыл бұрын

This is rpic

@5mnz7fg 3 жыл бұрын

'auptbahn'of. :-P

@davidwrightcervenak Жыл бұрын

Bratislava, das 🇸🇰 Slowakische Republik, die 🇸🇰 ZSSK ❤️ Wien, das 🇦🇹 ÖBB 🚆 66 Kilometern 🇸🇰❤️🇦🇹🚆

@sidranoorusman8815 3 жыл бұрын

This is a big big requst pls ride the mta long island railroad again and the nyc subway plsplspls

@tejmey 3 жыл бұрын

On dit le premier lettre de ÖBB comme coeur mais pas avec le lettre c et r en but . Mais ca c'est stupefait allemand...😬

@sboyzockt 3 ай бұрын

There is a faster way, REX 6 to Bratislava

@randall8379 3 жыл бұрын

t's good that windows open because ventilation is critical to prevent the spread of Covid. Why were there so many people in one coach and almost none in others?

@AML2000 3 жыл бұрын

As he pointed out in the video, the Slovak coaches had AC.

@EvilJason85 3 жыл бұрын

I think the Slovakian car has air conditioning

@zipupandgo 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review! But would prefer no commentary though 😅 still good 👍🏼

@mkn3817 3 жыл бұрын

10 yrs for electrifying and doubling only 37.5 km😅

@I____MaRo____I 3 жыл бұрын

They have to build a lot of over- and underpasses to avoid level crossings. Also the station infrastructure has to be rebuild completly.

@mkn3817 3 жыл бұрын

22000 km tracks have been electrified in 20-21 by india

@nikodzepina2876 3 жыл бұрын

@@mkn3817 and how many toilets have been built? Do they still poop on the streets there?

@mkn3817 3 жыл бұрын

@@nikodzepina2876 I dnt know why you had to reply this way..maybe your brain is full of poop

@mkn3817 2 жыл бұрын

@@nikodzepina2876 forgot about us..arabs and Chinese are grabbing your jobs and businesses..soon your developed world will be full of them and you will be on the streets my developed world highly respected friend 😇regards from a 3rd world friend..human though..peace off✌

@nikkkkkkkkkkkkkk 3 жыл бұрын

It’s incredible how the Swiss railways are so expensive but I pay the same price for same distance trip between Lugano and Milan in a comfy luxurious train with an AC and sockets 😳