The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Ružomberok
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
3
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Ružomberok is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Ružomberok will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 3 buses that leave Budapest for Ružomberok on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 176 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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.






Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Budapest to Ružomberok
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Ružomberok among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 176 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 21m Average total duration 13h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Budapest to Ružomberok bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Ružomberok buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:55 PM Budapest | 3h45 | 7:40 PM Ružomberok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 PM Budapest | 3h40 | 1:15 AM Ružomberok | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 4:25 AM Budapest | 4h00 | 8:25 AM Ružomberok | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Budapest | 4h20 | 11:15 AM Ružomberok | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Ružomberok
Buses from Budapest to Ružomberok run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:08, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 176 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 176 km |
Average bus duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 02:08 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to RužomberokYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Ružomberok with FlixBus, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Ružomberok
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Ružomberok 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 Ružomberok, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, which is located around 5.2 miles (8.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Ružomberok, Autobusová Stanica, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Ružomberok
- 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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