New High-Speed Railways Planned: From Brno to Bratislava in One Hour

The Czech Republic and Slovakia are set to be connected by a high-speed railway, with both countries now in discussions to map out the project.

According to iRozhlas, Slovakia has finalized a feasibility study for a high-speed rail link between Bratislava and the Czech border. The study now requires approval from local authorities.

Meanwhile, the Czech side has already prepared its own documentation, allowing for joint planning to begin.

“A completely new line will be built from Bratislava-západ station, designed for speeds of 300 to 400 km/h, connecting to the Czech Republic,” said Miroslav Garaj, director of the Strategy Department of Slovak Railways, in an interview with Radiožurnál.

However, the railway’s completion is still far off.

“Since this is a new line, the process will take two to three years just for preparation. The project is expected to be ready around 2029 or 2030, but construction is unlikely to begin before 2036 to 2040,” Garaj added.

The planned high-speed rail will extend from Brno to Břeclav and then continue toward the border. The first section is scheduled for construction in 2028, with the Railway Administration aiming to launch operations by 2033.

This means passengers could take a high-speed train between Brno and Ostrava within the next eight years. At Břeclav, the line will then split, offering connections to Austria and Slovakia.

The Czech government is also advancing other high-speed rail projects.

According to iRozhlas, a Brno-to-Prague line could become operational by 2036, with an extension to Dresden planned for 2040.

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