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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bratislava to Budapest
- Cheapest price on Nov 12
- €44
- Average ticket price on Nov 12
- €44
- Fastest journey on Nov 12
- 10 h 41 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 12
- 10 h 41 m
- Trains on Nov 12
- 1
- Distance
- 161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bratislava to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Budapest will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
It's difficult to get from Bratislava to Budapest without transferring at least 2 times.
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)5:17 AM 10h41 Bratislava hlavná stanica 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld €44 1 One-way 2 transfers
- RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
5:17 AM 10h41 Bratislava hlavná stanica 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld €44 1 One-way 2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bratislava to Budapest
Slovakia
Hungary
Trains from Bratislava to Budapest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 4:42 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Live departures
Bratislava to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:17 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 10h41 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Bratislava to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Budapest by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bratislava to Budapest
Most Bratislava to Budapest trains use the Bratislava Hlavná Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest-Kelenföld. Use this guide to compare Bratislava and Budapest train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bratislava station do trains to Budapest leave from?
Getting to Bratislava Hlavná Stanica from Bratislava city centre
Bratislava Hlavná Stanica is 1 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava Hlavná Stanica train station facilities and services
Bratislava Hlavná Stanica has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Fach Restaurant, Savoy Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bratislava Hlavná Stanica. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bratislava Hlavná Stanica. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bratislava Hlavná Stanica: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bratislava Hlavná Stanica: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava Hlavná Stanica: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Matyšák, Mercure Bratislava Centrum Hotel, Loft Hotel Bratislava.
Getting to Bratislava-Nové Mesto from Bratislava city centre
Bratislava-Nové Mesto is 3 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava-Nové Mesto train station facilities and services
Bratislava-Nové Mesto has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bratislava-Nové Mesto.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bratislava-Nové Mesto.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bratislava-Nové Mesto: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bratislava-Nové Mesto: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava-Nové Mesto.
Getting to Bratislava-Vajnory from Bratislava city centre
Bratislava-Vajnory is 9 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava-Vajnory train station facilities and services
Bratislava-Vajnory has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bratislava-Vajnory.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bratislava-Vajnory.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bratislava-Vajnory: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bratislava-Vajnory: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava-Vajnory.
Which Budapest station do trains from Bratislava arrive at?
Getting to Budapest-Nyugati from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Nyugati is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Nyugati train station facilities and services
Budapest-Nyugati has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Két Szerecsen, Menza Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Nyugati. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Nyugati. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Nyugati: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Nyugati: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Nyugati: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Parlament, Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Hilton Budapest City.
Getting to Budapest-Kelenföld from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld train station facilities and services
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Getting to Budapest-Déli from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli train station facilities and services
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Most popular train connections from Bratislava
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