Accessible Bratislava

1 Accessibility map

2 Getting around by public transport

Public transport accessibility

All buses and trolleybuses in Bratislava are low-floor, while many trams also provide low-floor access. Audio, visual and tactile features support passengers with different accessibility needs, but availability may vary depending on the vehicle and stop.

Low-floor vehicles and stops

• Buses and trolleybuses: all vehicles are low-floor and include at least one designated wheelchair space.
• Trams: many vehicles are low-floor, but accessibility depends on the specific departure.
• Stops: most bus stops are integrated into pavements and are generally step-free, although access also depends on the surrounding pedestrian route. Many stops feature real-time LED information displays.
• Before travelling: check for the wheelchair symbol next to your selected departure to confirm that a low-floor vehicle is scheduled.

Travelling with a wheelchair

• Boarding: let the driver know that you wish to board, verbally or with a clear gesture.
• Ramp assistance: if a ramp is required, it is operated by the driver.
• On board: use the designated wheelchair space and the available safety equipment.
• Exiting: tell the driver your destination if you will need assistance with the ramp.

Blind and partially sighted passengers

• Tactile guidance: continuous tactile-visual guiding strips lead to public transport stops at Bratislava Airport, Bratislava Main Station and Nivy Bus Station.
• Information at stops: selected electronic displays can read out line numbers, destinations and real-time departure information. The audio function is activated using a compatible personal remote control.
• Information on board: vehicles announce current and upcoming stops in Slovak and English. Most vehicles also have external speakers that announce the line and destination when activated.
• Guide dogs: designated spaces and priority seats are available on all buses, trolleybuses and trams, usually near the driver’s cab.
• Ticket machines: newer machines use larger text and high-contrast displays.

Deaf and hard-of-hearing passengers

• Visual information: displays inside vehicles provide journey information, while many stops show real-time departures and service updates on LED screens.
• Colour-coded lines: selected lines are colour-coded on modern displays in vehicles, at stops and online.
• Communication assistance: online Slovak sign language interpreting and speech-to-text transcription are available at ticket offices at Hodžovo námestie, Bratislava Main Station and Olejkárska.

More information: Explore public transport accessibility services

3 Arriving by regional bus or train

Regional buses and Nivy Bus Station

• Regional buses: all Arriva buses operating within the Integrated Transport System of the Bratislava Region (IDS BK) are fully low-floor and equipped with fold-out ramps.
• Nivy Bus Station: the platforms are located on the first underground floor of Nivy shopping centre and can be reached by lift.

Regional trains

• Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK): most regional trains include low-floor carriages, although substitutions may occur if low-floor sets are unavailable.
• Leo Express: all trains on the S70 and R70 lines are barrier-free.

Railway stations with wheelchair boarding

Wheelchair boarding is available at:

• Bratislava Main Station
• Bratislava-Petržalka
• Bratislava-Rača
• Bratislava-Lamač
• Bratislava-Nové Mesto
• Devínska Nová Ves

4 Accessible parking

Bratislava operates the PAAS city parking system, which maintains clear rules for disabled parking.

Reserved disabled parking spaces

• Parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities (ZŤP) remain free of charge and unchanged under PAAS.
• These spaces are marked with vertical signage and require a valid EU disability parking card displayed visibly in the vehicle.
• Reserved disabled parking spaces are typically located near public institutions, offices and major shopping centres.

Parking outside reserved spaces

• Holders of a Slovak ZŤP card are entitled to a 90% discount when parking in PAAS zones outside reserved spaces. This applies only to Slovak citizens who meet specific eligibility criteria.
• Visitors from abroad must pay standard parking fees when using non‑reserved spaces.

5 Accessibility information for attractions and venues

• Accessible: step-free entry and barrier-free movement
• Partially accessible: some areas are accessible, while others are not
• Not accessible: significant barriers are present

List of objects with information about accessibility.

6 Moving around the city centre

• Most streets in Bratislava’s city centre are accessible, but some parts of the historic centre have uneven paving stones and kerbs.
• Visitors using a wheelchair or other mobility aid should take extra care on these sections.

7 Accessible toilets