From November 16 to 30, 2026, temporary restrictions will be in place for passengers and drivers traveling to the Main Train Station (Hlavná stanica) in Bratislava. The changes will affect public transportation routes and parking regulations.
The reason is the final phase of the trolleybus network modernization being carried out by the Bratislava Transport Company (DPB). Once the work is complete, trolleybuses should run through this transportation hub faster and more reliably. Here’s what changes to expect.
How public transportation will change
Bus passengers will be affected the most. At the same time, tram service will operate as usual.
- Bus No. 32 will not stop at the station itself for two weeks. In both directions, it will stop at the Pod stanicou stop—which is about a three-minute walk from the station building.
- Bus No. 71 will have its final drop-off stop temporarily relocated—it will be situated in front of the U-turn loop.
- Tram No. 1 will run to the Main Station according to its usual schedule, with no restrictions.
Other bus and trolleybus routes will operate without significant changes, but depending on the stage of construction, some stops may be temporarily relocated. To help passengers avoid confusion, DPB staff will be on site to assist them in finding their way and locating the correct stop. You can find out about other schedule changes on the page about transportation in Slovakia.
What Drivers Need to Know: New Parking Rules
The restrictions will also apply to private vehicles. Traffic patterns will be adjusted on Franza Liszta Square in front of the train station.
Where to park
The main change is that the parking lot in the center of the square, which was previously used for parking, will be closed to regular parking. This area will be converted into a drop-off zone (also known as “Kiss & Ride”). Drivers will only be allowed to stop briefly here to safely drop off or pick up passengers, after which they must leave immediately.
Parking in the perpendicular parking spaces at the lower end of the station square will also be prohibited.
If you need to leave your car for an extended period, a temporary parking lot on Žabotova Street is available as an alternative, offering direct access to the station.
Changes for Taxis
The pickup and drop-off zones for taxis will also be relocated. They will be moved a few meters to the area between the bus stop and the new drop-off zone.
Drivers and passengers are asked to pay close attention to the temporary traffic signs. During rush hour, city police officers and DPB dispatchers will monitor safety and traffic flow. More details about the restrictions were reported by Bratislavaden.sk.
