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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Banská Bystrica
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Buses per day
6
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 €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 6 buses that leave Budapest for Banská Bystrica 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 138 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 16 h 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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(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Vrútky -> Zvolen)FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Vrútky -> Zvolen)
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 train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 138 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€16 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Budapest to Banská Bystrica bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Banská Bystrica 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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| (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Vrútky -> Zvolen) | 9:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h20 | 2:10 PM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 3 transfers | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Vrútky -> Zvolen) | 10:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h00 | 2:10 PM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus | 10:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h00 | 1:15 AM Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2h40 | 1:15 AM Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
| FlixBus | 7:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h10 | 11:05 AM Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:15 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2h50 | 11:05 AM Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 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 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
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 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Banská BystricaYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Banská Bystrica with FlixBus, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) for as low as €8. 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
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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