The cheapest and fastest buses from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to Budapest
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to Budapest will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 18 buses that leave Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport for Budapest on Wed, Feb 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus and train for Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 156 km
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Live departures
Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to Budapest buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h25 | 5:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h05 | 4:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 12:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 12:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h45 | 8:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 7h00 | 8:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 3:15 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 13h50 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h25 | 10:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 7h25 | 2:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 7h05 | 1:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Bratislava -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:45 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 10h00 | 4:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h35 | 4:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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(Prague -> Budapest) | 2:15 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 2:15 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 4:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Bratislava -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 9h30 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:26 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 8h09 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h50 | 2:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h55 | 1:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h45 | 1:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to Budapest
Buses from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to Budapest run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 19:55. The fastest bus covers the 156 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 156 km |
Average bus duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 02:15 |
Last bus 19:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to Budapest with FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to Budapest by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Slovak Lines Express
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Slovak Lines Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Slovak Lines Express
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Slovak Lines Express
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Slovak Lines Express
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport to Budapest
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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