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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Bratislava
- Cheapest price on Nov 13
- €10
- Average ticket price on Nov 13
- €21
- Fastest journey on Nov 13
- 2 h 20 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 13
- 2 h 21 m
- Buses on Nov 13
- 48
- 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 €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 48 buses from Budapest to Bratislava, including 30 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 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 Fri, Nov 13 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.
(Budapest -> Prague)10:50 PM 2h55 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 1:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €10 1 One-way 0 transfers- (Budapest -> Prague)
11:10 PM 2h35 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 1:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €10 1 One-way 0 transfers - (Budapest -> Prague)
10:50 AM 3h10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 2:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €12 1 One-way 0 transfers - (Budapest -> Prague)
11:15 AM 2h45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 2:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €12 1 One-way 0 transfers 
FlixBus8:15 AM 2h30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 10:45 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
11:15 AM 2h20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 1:35 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €19 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:20 PM 2h20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 11:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €18 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:50 PM 2h20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 3:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €19 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:00 PM 2h20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 12:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €18 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:40 PM 2h25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 5:05 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Bratislava
Hungary
Slovakia
Buses from Budapest to Bratislava run on average 44 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 161 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 161 km |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 84 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Budapest to Bratislava trip
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Live departures
Budapest to Bratislava bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Bratislava buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 8:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h30 | 10:45 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h50 | 11:35 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h45 | 12:30 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h25 | 11:35 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h20 | 12:30 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h10 | 2:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) · RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h38 | 7:28 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 10:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h40 | 1:35 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 4h00 | 2:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h20 | 1:35 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h40 | 2:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h45 | 2:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h15 | 3:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h40 | 3:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 4h45 | 5:15 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 12:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h20 | 3:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 4h25 | 5:15 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h25 | 5:05 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h20 | 6:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 4:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h45 | 6:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h55 | 7:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 4h30 | 8:50 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 4:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h25 | 6:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h35 | 7:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h45 | 8:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 4h05 | 10:05 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h05 | 9:35 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 4h25 | 10:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h45 | 9:35 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 4h05 | 10:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h35 | 12:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h40 | 11:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 4h00 | 1:00 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h05 | 12:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h20 | 11:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h40 | 1:00 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:30 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2h50 | 12:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h15 | 12:55 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h20 | 12:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h40 | 12:55 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 4h20 | 2:35 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h25 | 12:55 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 4h05 | 2:35 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) | 10:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h55 | 1:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava) | 10:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h04 | 11:54 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 1 transfer | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) | 11:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h35 | 1:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 13 | |||||
 0 | 2:30 AM Budapest | 3h30 | 6:00 AM Bratislava | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h45 | 9:30 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 4h10 | 10:55 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:05 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h25 | 9:30 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h50 | 10:55 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h10 | 10:45 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Budapest and Bratislava
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Express Busline
- Cancellation policies can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions
- cancellations made at least 48 hours before departure are refundable, while those made within 24 hours incur a 50% deduction, and those between 24 and 48 hours incur a 20% deduction.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Express Busline
- One checked luggage and one hand luggage are allowed, with two pieces of luggage up to 50 kg each permitted on the Chisinau to Prague route without additional costs.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Express Busline
- Additional luggage is allowed subject to capacity and payment of a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Express Busline
- Small animals are permitted if kept in a carrier with a maximum size of 70 x 30 x 50 cm.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Bratislava
Most Budapest to Bratislava buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) station pair, with some services arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Bratislava bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Budapest station do buses to Bratislava 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, Kelenföld Vasútállomás from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér from Budapest city centre
Getting to Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) from Bratislava city centre
Getting to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy from Bratislava city centre
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy is 1 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy bus station facilities and services
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Mlynské (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Bratislava, Einsteinova from Bratislava city centre
Bratislava, Einsteinova is 1 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava, Einsteinova bus station facilities and services
Bratislava, Einsteinova 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 Bratislava, Einsteinova. ATMs are aTM located inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bratislava, Einsteinova.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bratislava, Einsteinova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Einsteinova: Station has ramps for disabled access.
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