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Slovenská autobusová doprava Poprad

Slovak bus carrier providing regional and urban public transport in and around Poprad, Kežmarok and Levoča.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Slovenská autobusová doprava Poprad, akciová spoločnosť (SAD Poprad) is a Slovak bus transport company based in Poprad. It operates regional bus services and urban public transport (mestská hromadná doprava, MHD) in the Poprad area, as well as in Kežmarok and Levoča. The company's official website presents timetables, a connection search tool, a bus-location feature, and a mobile application, and it maintains information centres including one at the Poprad bus station on Wolkerova 466. The carrier is active in eastern Slovakia, serving the Prešov Region (PSK) and Košice Region (KSK) according to its announcements. Its service portfolio includes regional bus lines, urban transit in Poprad, Kežmarok and Levoča, seasonal cycle buses (cyklobusy) on regional routes, and a bus connection to Poprad-Tatry Airport. It participates in the National Integrated Travel Ticket (Národný integrovaný cestovný lístok, NICL) system, allowing passengers to use integrated ticketing across participating operators. SAD Poprad communicates with passengers through its website news section, where it publishes extraordinary notices, timetable changes, and service launches. Recent announcements include the continuation of the 'Cesta za zdravím' (Journey to Health) campaign in Poprad's urban transport, participation in European Mobility Week in the Prešov and Košice regions, the launch of bus line No. 10 to Poprad-Tatry Airport, and the start of cycle-bus operations on regional lines from 1 July 2026. The company also provides general terms and conditions for the NICL system. As a regional bus operator, SAD Poprad is part of Slovakia's public transport network, connecting towns and villages in the High Tatras and Spiš regions. Its services support daily commuting, tourism, and access to the airport. The company offers a rechargeable card for fare payment and collects passenger feedback through its website. While its ownership structure and founding year are not specified in the available evidence, the company operates as a joint-stock company (akciová spoločnosť) under Slovak law.

History

Slovenská autobusová doprava Poprad, akciová spoločnosť is a Slovak bus carrier based in Poprad. The available evidence does not specify its founding year or ownership history, but the company operates as a joint-stock company (akciová spoločnosť) under Slovak law. It is part of the network of regional bus operators in Slovakia that provide public transport services under contract with regional authorities. The company's official website shows a focus on regional bus transport and urban public transport in Poprad, Kežmarok and Levoča. Over time, it has expanded its services to include integrated ticketing, airport connections, and seasonal cycle buses. In 2026, the company announced several developments: participation in the National Integrated Travel Ticket (NICL) system, the launch of bus line No. 10 to Poprad-Tatry Airport, the continuation of the 'Cesta za zdravím' campaign in Poprad's urban transport, and the start of cycle-bus operations on regional lines from 1 July 2026. It also participates in European Mobility Week in the Prešov and Košice regions. The carrier maintains information centres, including one at the Poprad bus station on Wolkerova 466, and offers a mobile application and online tools for passengers. Its services support daily commuting and tourism in the High Tatras and Spiš regions. The company's history is closely tied to the development of public transport in eastern Slovakia, although specific historical milestones are not detailed in the available sources.

  • Announcement of cycle bus launch on regional lines from 1 July 2026

  • Publication of General Terms and Conditions for NICL

  • Company joins National Integrated Travel Ticket (NICL) system

  • Launch of bus line No. 10 to Poprad-Tatry Airport

  • Participation in European Mobility Week in PSK and KSK (ETM 2026)

  • Continuation of 'Cesta za zdravím' campaign in MHD Poprad

Products and positioning

Regional public transport operator focused on integrated ticketing and multimodal connections in eastern Slovakia.

  • Regional bus transport

    Bus services connecting towns and villages in the Poprad, Kežmarok and Levoča areas.

  • Urban public transport (MHD)

    Urban bus services in Poprad, Kežmarok and Levoča.

  • National Integrated Travel Ticket (NICL)

    Integrated ticketing system allowing passengers to use a single ticket across participating operators.

  • Cycle buses (cyklobusy)

    Seasonal bus services equipped to carry bicycles on regional lines.

  • Airport bus connection

    Bus line No. 10 connecting to Poprad-Tatry Airport.

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