The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Bratislava
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Buses per day
42
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Bratislava will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 42 buses that leave Budapest for Bratislava on Sun, Nov 16, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 16 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Sun, Nov 16 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €262.
Distance: 161 km
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price | €262 Average price |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Budapest to Bratislava bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Bratislava buses for today, Saturday, November 15. 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 | 12:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 6h05 | 6:50 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
5921997 | 1:30 AM Budapest | 3h30 | 5:00 AM Bratislava | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 4h40 | 9:55 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 4h20 | 9:55 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h45 | 8:30 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h25 | 8:30 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h05 | 9:45 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 5h10 | 11:55 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h30 | 9:45 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 6h00 | 1:15 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h50 | 10:35 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h25 | 10:35 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 5h25 | 1:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 5h20 | 2:35 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 5h00 | 2:35 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 9:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h36 | 6:26 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) | 9:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h10 | 1:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h40 | 12:35 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) | 10:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h45 | 1:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h20 | 12:35 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h00 | 1:30 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h15 | 2:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 5h45 | 5:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h40 | 2:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h20 | 2:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 5h20 | 5:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 4h40 | 5:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h25 | 4:05 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 4h40 | 6:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 4h20 | 6:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h45 | 5:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h25 | 5:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 5h15 | 9:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h05 | 8:35 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h45 | 8:35 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h40 | 10:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h10 | 11:20 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h20 | 10:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h15 | 11:55 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h40 | 11:20 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h20 | 11:20 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h40 | 11:55 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h25 | 11:55 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) | 9:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h55 | 12:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava) | 9:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h36 | 10:26 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) | 10:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h35 | 12:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Bratislava
Buses from Budapest to Bratislava run on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 27 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 161 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 161 km |
Average bus duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Express Busline, Slovak Lines Express, Infobus from Budapest to BratislavaYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Bratislava with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Express Busline, Slovak Lines Express, Infobus for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Budapest to Bratislava
Buses from Budapest to Bratislava are provided by FlixBus, RegioJet, Eurolines and METRO. Buses depart every hour between 6:00 a.m. and 23:15 p.m. and are available 7-days a week. Direct services take an average of two hours and 45 minutes, while services with one change take an average of four hours and 45 minutes. Prices start at around £7 for a one-way ticket.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Budapest to Bratislava?
Departure Stations: Buses from Budapest to Bratislava depart from Népliget Bus Station which can be found to the east of city and is easily accessible by metro, bus or tram. Journey times from the centre are approximately 10 minutes. Flixbus buses leave from nearby Könyves Kálmán körút, which is also where many of the local buses stop.
Arrival Station: FlixBus buses from Budapest to Bratislava arrive at the historic Einsteinova, which is across the Danube river in the city centre. From there, it is a 30-minute walk to the Old Town. All other bus companies arrive at Bratislava AS Mlynské Nivy, which is one mile to the east of the Old Town.
FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Bratislava
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Bratislava 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 Bratislava, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, which is located around 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, located 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Bratislava
- 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
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 29, 30, 37, 70 Tram: 4
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