TRAVELING TO BRATISLAVA
You can choose between Bratislava own international airport and Schwechat airport in Vienna, which is 45 km from Bratislava and connected by regular shuttle buses. Bratislava’s airport has regular flights to other Slovak and major European destinations. However, Vienna airport offers considerably more international and intercontinental connections.

From Bratislava airport to the City Center
Public Transport: bus N° 61 in direction to Main Railway Station and N° 96, in direction to Petržalka, Prokofievova Street. Bus Stop in front of Arrival Terminal B (Access map)

From Vienna airport to Bratislava

By Shuttle Bus

There are shuttle buses connecting Vienna airport and the Bratislava city center (main Bus Station “AS Mlynske Nivy”) every hour or every half an hour. Buses to Bratislava depart from the bus stop directly in front of the arrival hall. See the timetable in PDF attached

Tickets are available on the website slovaklines.sk , at the Bus Station “AS Mlynske Nivy”, or with the bus driver.

Return ticket Vienna airport/Bratislava Bus Station and back costs 14,30 EUR

By train

International trains to Bratislava’s main railway station run from Vienna (1 hour), Budapest (3 hours), and Prague (4-5 hours) several times a day. There are less frequent direct connections to Berlin, Bucharest, Kiev, Moscow and Warsaw. The main railway station is a short distance from the centre and there is a regular tram connection; alternatively, walking takes 15-20 minutes.

VISA

Slovakia is a member of the European Union. Please inquire at the Slovak embassy/consulate in your country as to whether or not you need an entry visa for Slovakia. If necessary, you will be provided with an invitation letter as an official document for obtaining the visa.

Visa information in English:

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Conference fee

  • The conference fee is 450,00 EUR; early bird registration is 350,00 EUR and is valid till 15 June, 2011.
  • Registration is free (one person) for IREG Observatory members.
  • Registration fee includes welcome reception, meals on 10 and 11 October (including Conference Diner) and coffee breaks.
  • Registration
  • To register for the IREG FORUM please visit: http://www.ireg-observatory.org/rejestracja/

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

  • CURRENCY: EURO
  • WEATHER: The average temperature in October is about 15 C degrees. It can be rainy.
  • TIME: Central European Time (CET), GMT + 2 hours.
  • ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES: The voltage is 220 – 240 Volts. Plugs are two pin European continental size.