4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Žilina
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€16
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€38
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
7 h 28 m
Buses on Sep 18
9
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Žilina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Žilina will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 9 buses from Budapest to Žilina, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 193 km distance in an average of 7 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 10 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.
FlixBus4:20 PM4h45Budapest, Mexikói Út M9:05 PMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště€161One-way0 transfers- FlixBus4:00 PM5h05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar9:05 PMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM10h00Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér2:25 PMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště€401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM8h25Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér9:05 PMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště€401One-way1 transfer
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)10:50 AM15h51Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar2:41 AMŽilina station€441One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus4:20 PM4h45Budapest, Mexikói Út M9:05 PMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM5h05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar9:05 PMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM8h25Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér9:05 PMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště€401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM9h05Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér2:15 AMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště€531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM10h00Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér2:25 PMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště€401One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Budapest to Žilina
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Žilina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €36.
Distance: 193 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company | Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Žilina:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Žilina costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Žilina take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Live departures
Budapest to Žilina bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Žilina buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h51 | 2:41 AM Žilina station | 2 transfers | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h26 | 2:41 AM Žilina station | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 8h25 | 9:05 PM Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 4:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 5h05 | 9:05 PM Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 4h45 | 9:05 PM Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 9h05 | 2:15 AM Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště | 1 transfer | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h02 | 12:52 PM Žilina station | 2 transfers | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 11:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 13h42 | 12:52 PM Žilina station | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 10h00 | 2:25 PM Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Žilina
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Buses from Budapest to Žilina run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 193 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 193 km |
Average bus duration 6h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to ŽilinaYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Žilina with FlixBus for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Žilina
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Žilina 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 Žilina, 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 Žilina
Most Budapest to Žilina buses use the Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér to Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště station pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Žilina bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér from Budapest city centre
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.
Which Žilina station do buses from Budapest arrive at?
Getting to Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště from Žilina city centre
Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště bus station facilities and services
Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Snack bars available inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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