Slovak Republic Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Getting Around by Rail
Getting Around by Road
Bus: The extensive network covers all areas and is efficient and comfortable. BBDS (website: www.sadbb.sk) is one of the main domestic bus operators.
Car hire: Self-drive cars may be pre-booked through the tourist office in main towns and resorts.
Regulations: Seat belts are compulsory. The speed limit in towns is 60kph (37mph); outside towns 90kph (56mph); and on motorways 130kph (81mph).
Emergency breakdown service: Tel: 18123.
Documentation: Most hire companies require a valid international driving licence.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Taxi: These are available in all the main towns and are metered and cheap; higher fares are charged at night.
Journey Times
| Air | Road | Rail | |
| Poprad | 0.45 | 4.00 | 4.30 |
| Košice | 1.00 | 5.30 | 5.00 |
| B. Bystrica | - | 2.30 | 4.10 |
| Piešt’any Spa | - | 0.50 | 0.50 |
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