Top 15 apps for Ukrainians in Slovakia

278130/05/2025

In short

For Ukrainians in Slovakia, 15 apps will be useful. These apps help with transport, shopping, food, travel, and safety. Among them are CP and Ideme vlakom for tickets, Bistro.sk for food delivery, Packeta for parcels, and also Záchranka and Horská záchranná služba for emergency help. All apps work on Android and iOS and make life in Slovakia much easier.

1. Apps for daily comfort:

Moved to Slovakia or just planning a trip? Believe us, with the right apps, life here becomes much easier! Want to quickly buy a bus ticket, order a pizza, or find a great hiking route in the Tatras? We have gathered 15 apps that are really helpful – from daily small things to emergency situations. Everything is checked, works on Android and iOS, and most importantly, saves your time and nerves.

Apps for transport and travel:

1. CP

A convenient app for finding intercity, city, and international transport schedules in Slovakia and abroad. It allows you to view current bus and train timetables, compare routes, and buy tickets online, saving time at the station. The interface is simple, and the information is updated in real time. Download: Android / iOS

2. Ideme vlakom

The official app of the Slovak Railways (ZSSK), which allows you to buy train tickets, track their location in real time, and receive notifications about delays. Download: Android / iOS

3. Ubian

An app for buying travel tickets and tracking public transport in various cities in Slovakia. It helps you buy tickets for buses, trams, or trolleybuses and see transport movement in real time, which is convenient for daily city trips. Download: Android / iOS

4. IDS BK

An alternative to Ubian, created specifically for Bratislava. It allows you to buy single tickets or monthly passes for public transport in the capital. Download: Android / iOS

5. Mapy.cz

Offline maps for traveling in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, ideal for hiking, cycling, or traveling without internet. You need to download the maps in advance if you plan to hike in areas without internet access. Download: Android / iOS

6. PAAS

An app for paying for parking in Bratislava. It allows you to select a parking zone, specify the time, and pay via phone, saving time and protecting you from fines. Download: Android / iOS

7. eZnamka

An app for buying electronic vignettes for toll roads in Slovakia. With a couple of clicks, you can purchase a vignette for 1 day, 10 days, a month, or a year to avoid fines on highways. Download: Android / iOS

Apps for daily comfort:

8. Bistro.sk

The most popular food delivery service in Slovakia with a wide selection of restaurants. It allows you to order pizza, sushi, or burgers in minutes, filtering by cuisine, price, or delivery time. Download: Android / iOS

9. Packeta

A Slovak equivalent of Nova Poshta for sending and receiving parcels. It helps you easily track packages, find the nearest pickup points, and send them within Slovakia or abroad. Download: Android / iOS

10. Vinted

A popular marketplace for buying and selling used clothing and accessories. It allows you to update your wardrobe without big expenses or earn money by getting rid of unnecessary items. It has a simple interface and many offers in Slovakia. Download: Android / iOS

11. Heureka

A service for comparing prices in stores. It helps you find the best deals on products – from electronics to clothing, with customer reviews and store ratings for confident choices. Download: Android / iOS

Apps for travel and safety:

12. GoSlovakia

An app for finding interesting places and events in Slovakia. It offers ready-made routes, information about castles, festivals, restaurants, and attractions (as an idea, you can write about our event listings here). Download: Android / iOS

13. Slovakia Travel

The official tourist guide to Slovakia, containing detailed descriptions of national parks, museums, cultural events, and tourist routes with tips for travelers. Download: Android / iOS

14. Záchranka

A very important app for calling emergency services and transmitting your location, which is critically important for foreigners in emergency situations. Download: Android / iOS

15. Horská záchranná služba

An app for mountain tourists that allows you to call mountain rescuers and transmit your coordinates in case of danger. It is indispensable for hiking in the Tatras or other mountain regions. Download: Android / iOS These 15 apps will become your digital toolkit for a comfortable life in Slovakia, helping you navigate transport, save on purchases, discover new places, and be prepared for any situation. To make them work best, consider a few tips: regularly check for updates to have current schedules and features, connect your bank card or Google/Apple Pay for convenient payment in apps like eZnamka or Bistro.sk, and in Mapy.cz, download maps in advance for offline hiking. Whether you have just moved or are traveling, these apps will be your loyal companions.

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Frequently asked questions

What apps can help you buy transport tickets in Slovakia?+

You can use CP, Ideme vlakom, Ubian, and IDS BK (for Bratislava) to buy tickets for buses and trains. They allow you to buy tickets online and track transport in real time.

What app is suitable for ordering food delivery?+

Bistro.sk is the most popular food delivery service in Slovakia with a wide choice of restaurants where you can quickly order pizza, sushi, or burgers.

How to pay for parking in Bratislava by phone?+

To pay for parking in Bratislava, you can use the PAAS app, which lets you choose the zone, set the time, and pay by phone.

What apps can help in an emergency?+

To call for emergency help and share your location, you should use Záchranka, and for help in the mountains, use Horská záchranná služba (Mountain Rescue Service).

How to prepare for a mountain hike without internet?+

It is recommended to download offline maps in the Mapy.cz app in advance to access routes and terrain without internet.

Updated 29 July 2026