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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Banská Bystrica
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€16
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€21
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 49 m
Buses on Sep 19
15
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Banská Bystrica is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Banská Bystrica will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 15 buses from Budapest to Banská Bystrica, including 12 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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.
FlixBus5:55 AM2h50Budapest, Mexikói Út M8:45 AMBanská Bystrica€161One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:15 AM2h55Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar12:10 PMBanská Bystrica€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:00 PM3h15Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar4:15 PMBanská Bystrica€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM3h40Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér12:10 PMBanská Bystrica€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:30 AM3h15Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar8:45 AMBanská Bystrica€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:35 PM2h40Budapest, Mexikói Út M2:15 AMBanská Bystrica€221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:55 AM2h50Budapest, Mexikói Út M8:45 AMBanská Bystrica€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:20 PM2h50Budapest, Mexikói Út M7:10 PMBanská Bystrica€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:25 PM2h50Budapest, Mexikói Út M4:15 PMBanská Bystrica€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM2h55Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar12:10 PMBanská Bystrica€161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Budapest to Banská Bystrica
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Banská Bystrica among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 138 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Banská Bystrica:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Banská Bystrica costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Banská Bystrica take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
Live departures
Budapest to Banská Bystrica bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Banská Bystrica buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 5h30 | 2:15 AM Banská Bystrica | 1 transfer | |
 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · (Vrútky -> Zvolen) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h20 | 3:10 PM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 3 transfers | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · (Vrútky -> Zvolen) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 11:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h00 | 3:10 PM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus | 11:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h00 | 2:15 AM Banská Bystrica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2h40 | 2:15 AM Banská Bystrica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h50 | 8:45 AM Banská Bystrica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h15 | 8:45 AM Banská Bystrica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:55 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2h50 | 8:45 AM Banská Bystrica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h40 | 12:10 PM Banská Bystrica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h55 | 12:10 PM Banská Bystrica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 4h20 | 4:15 PM Banská Bystrica | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h50 | 4:15 PM Banská Bystrica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h15 | 4:15 PM Banská Bystrica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2h50 | 4:15 PM Banská Bystrica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h10 | 7:10 PM Banská Bystrica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2h50 | 7:10 PM Banská Bystrica | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Banská Bystrica
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Buses from Budapest to Banská Bystrica run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 138 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 138 km |
Average bus duration 6h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to Banská BystricaYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Banská Bystrica with FlixBus for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Banská Bystrica
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Banská Bystrica 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 Banská Bystrica, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Banská Bystrica
Most Budapest to Banská Bystrica buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to station pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Banská Bystrica bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Budapest station do buses to Banská Bystrica leave from?
Getting to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Mexikói Út M from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Mexikói Út M is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Mexikói Út M bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Mexikói Út M has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M. ATMs are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Station is accessible for wheelchair users.
Getting to Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér from Budapest city centre
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