Driving school · Bratislava

Get your driving licence Stress-free.

A Bratislava driving school for your first licence. Car, motorcycle and an English-language course — with instructors who teach you calmly.

or call us: 0907 750 660
Happy Drive training car – an orange Nissan Micra

How it works

From application to licence — 5 steps

We'll guide you the whole way.

01

Application

Fill in the form or call us. We handle the paperwork here.

02

Theory

In a group, on set dates. Rules of the road, safe driving, first aid.

03

Driving lessons

One-on-one with an instructor, on your schedule.

04

Exam

A theory test and a drive with an examiner. Beforehand you can take refresher lessons to be sure.

05

Licence

Done. Welcome to the road.

You can apply from age 16 (on exam day you must be 17 years and 1 day old). The course usually takes 4–6 months.

Documents to download

Print and fill them in beforehand to save time at your first meeting.

Stiahni si žiadosť o vodičské oprávnenie (PDF)

Tlačivo vytlač obojstranne na jeden papier formátu A4.

Get your driving licence for:

Pick one and jump straight to prices and conditions.

Course usually 4–6 months
Small theory groups
Lessons around your schedule
Full course available in English too

Prices

Prices with no surprises

Prices are for the group course. A smaller group or a faster pace means a surcharge (see below).

Going for my first licence

Car

category B · from age 17 (apply from 16)

from1 250 €

Manual 1 250 € · automatic 1 350 €

theorylessonsstudy materials

Motorcycle

A1 from 16 · A2 from 18 · A from 24

1 090 €

Same price for A1, A2 and A. Upgrade A1→A2 or A2→A: 480 €

As part of the training for all single-track motor vehicle categories (A1, A2, A), participants are required to use their own helmet and gloves.

theorylessonsstudy materials
I'm interested

Car with a trailer

for holders of category B

from450 €

B96 · combination up to 4,250 kg  ·  BE · príves do 3 500 kg (660 €)

lessons with an instructorexam preparation
I'm interested
Course in English The whole course — theory and lessons — in English. Car from 1 490 €, motorcycle 1 250 €. More about the course
Prices shown on this page may be adjusted by agreement with the driving school's management.

I already have a licence

Refresher lessons

when you want to get behind the wheel with an instructor

per lesson, from50 €

Manual 60 € · automatic 65 € · in English 70 € · before the exam 50 €

I'm interested
Not included in the course price: a first-aid course (taken here with us) and the exam administration fee in stamps — 50 € for car (B), 25 € for motorcycle (A).

Want it differently?

Individual course

fewer students in the course

surcharge+50%

I'm interested

Intensive course

e.g. car licence in 4–6 weeks

surcharge+100%

I'm interested
Prices may be adjusted by agreement with the school's management.
Which category is for me?
I want to driveCategoryFrom age
A passenger carB17*
A motorcycle up to 125 cc (11 kW)A116
A motorcycle up to 35 kWA218
A powerful motorcycle over 35 kWA24**
A car with a heavier trailerB96 / BEsame as B

* You can apply from 16; you must be 17 on exam day.    ** Or sooner by upgrading from A2.

Driving school · in English

Get your Slovak driving licence — in English.

Don't speak Slovak? We run a complete driving course in English — both the theory and the lessons — for groups A1, A2, A, B and BE. It's ideal if you're an expat, a student, or you need a licence to ride for Wolt or Bolt. Learn in a language you actually understand, without the stress.

Full price list below, for every group and transmission. Also available as an individual course (+50%). The price does not include the first-aid course or the exam administrative fee (50 € for group B, 25 € for group A).

GroupDetailsPrice
BPersonal vehicle, manual transmission1 490 €
BPersonal vehicle, automatic transmission1 600 €
A1Up to 125 cm³ (11 kW), from 16 years1 250 €
A2Up to 35 kW, from 18 years1 250 €
A35 kW and more, from 24 years1 250 €

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What you get
Full course — theory + driving lessons — taught in English.
Groups
A1 · A2 · A · B · BE
Price from
from 1 490 €
English phone line
+421 911 88 77 54
Mon–Fri, 9:00–18:00

Why Happy Drive

The driving school friends recommend

Instructors who really teach

They explain, keep you calm and let you drive. Not just clocking hours and goodbye.

Well-kept cars and motorcycles

Maintained, both manual and automatic.

Times that suit you

We schedule lessons around your free time.

Preparation for the actual exam

Including drives along the exam routes in Bratislava.

Reviews

What our students say

It took me ages to choose a driving school. In the end I went with my friends' recommendations and picked Happy Drive — and I was absolutely happy. I wouldn't want to do a motorcycle licence anywhere else.
KajkaStudent · category A
This driving school is simply great. The theory was a breeze and the instructors taught me a lot during the lessons.
MatejStudent · category B

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FAQ

Quick answers

From what age?
You can apply from 16, the exam is from 17 (you can take it the day after your 17th birthday).
How much does it cost?
Car from 1 250 €, motorcycle from 1 090 €. Plus the first-aid course and the stamp fee.
How long does it take?
Usually 4–6 months, depending on your pace. The maximum course length is 12 months.
Do you teach in English?
Yes, the whole course. 0911 88 77 54

More questions

How do I apply?
Through the form on this page or by phone at 0907 750 660. Then you come in, we do the paperwork and you print the driving licence application.
What does the course include?
Theory training (in a group, on set dates) and one-on-one lessons with an instructor — from your very first drive to tricky traffic situations.
Can I schedule lessons to suit me?
Yes. We fit lesson times around your free time as much as possible.
Do I need my own gear for the motorcycle?
For categories A1, A2 and A, your own helmet and gloves are required.
How exactly does the English course work?
We run the whole course in English — theory and lessons. Info at +421 911 88 77 54 (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00) or zahradnicka@happydrivebratislava.sk.

English-language course

Apply for the course in English

Drop us a few lines and we'll get back to you with the next available dates. Or just call our English line.

Happy Drive Driving School

Phone — Slovak
0907 750 660 · 0907 443 437
Phone — English
0911 88 77 54 (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00)
Opening hours
Mon – Fri · 08:00 – 18:00
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For categories A1, A2 and A training, your own helmet and gloves are required.

Due to high demand we're looking for instructors — if you have experience, get in touch.

Where to find us

Záhradnícka 70, Bratislava-Ružinov

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