Bratislava is linked to international transport routes and motorways through the motorway E65 to the Czech Republic, D-2 to Hungary and international transport routes E75 and E58 to Austria. International transport route E 58 connects Bratislava to the Schwechat Airport in Vienna, while route E75 crosses Slovakia to Poland and Ukraine.

The National Automobile Club of Slovakia (NAMK) (tel: 18123; website: www.kmtt.sk) has a reciprocal agreement with the AA and can provide drivers with additional information about driving in Slovakia.

Emergency breakdown service:
SBA 146
State Police (for emergencies): 112, free from any call box

Eurolines (tel: (02) 5542 2919; website: www.eurolines.sk), which run from the Central Bus Station, Mlynske nivy 31, provides service to numerous European cities, and it is advisable to book well in advance. Tickets are available at the central ticket office or from the Eurolines office, also in the station. Tickets for national lines can be bought from the driver when you board the bus.