How to travel from Bratislava to Budapest
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4.6Travel Information from Bratislava to Budapest
 Distance | 161 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | €24 - €8 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €8 • 2 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Coach • €8 • 2 h 20 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) |
Take a train or coach to travel 161 km to Budapest from Bratislava. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Bratislava to Budapest.
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How to get from Bratislava to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bratislava to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information about the journey from Bratislava to Budapest
There are various travel connections between Bratislava, the Slovakian capital and Budapest, the capital of Hungary. These two major cities are actually just 200 km apart, making getting from one to the other a fairly simple journey. There are however no direct flights between Bratislava and Budapest and the close proximity of these two capital cities makes it far easier to take a train or a bus, which are also cheaper and faster options. Trains depart from Bratislava central station, Bratislava Hlavná Stanica and coaches from the Central Coach Terminal, Autobusová Stanica
Buses from Bratislava to Budapest
Buses to Budapest depart from the Central Coach Terminal, Autobusová Stanica, which is located in the eastern part of the city at Mlysnke Nivy. The coach terminal can be reached via trolley bus from the central train station or the city centre. Journey time via coach or bus is around three hours. Operators include Orangeways who operate two journeys per day, Eurolines who offer one daily morning service and Regiojet who operate six services per day. Coaches arrive at Budapest Népliget Bus Station, the main terminus for international coaches which is found in the southwest of the city centre.
Trains from Bratislava to Budapest
Train travel to Budapest from Bratislava is straightforward and is provided by Eurocity. Journey times between the two cities is 2.75 hours. Trains depart from Bratislava Hlavná Stanica (Central Station) six times per day and stop at two of the major rail stations in Budapest, Keleti pályaudvar (Budapest East) and Nyugati pályaudvar (Budapest West).
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Travel on FlixBus and ÖBB travel to Budapest from Bratislava at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
ÖBB is the national railway company of Austria, providing a comprehensive network of services throughout the country including trains between Bratislava and Budapest. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity Express (ICE) trains, EuroCity (EC) trains, InterCity (IC) trains, and Regional Express (REX) trains. ICE trains are the fastest, offering the most comfortable and luxurious travel experience, while EC trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. IC trains are the most common, providing a reliable and affordable service, and REX trains are the slowest but offer the most frequent stops. ÖBB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for ÖBB include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FAQs: Travel from Bratislava to Budapest
There are 2 travel options between Bratislava and Budapest. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Budapest is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €8 compared to other travel options to Budapest:
Taking a coach costs less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of.
Taking a coach costs €16 less than taking a train, which costs on average €24 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Bratislava to Budapest is by coach, which takes on average 2 h 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes 2 h 23 min on average.
Budapest is approximately 161 km away from Bratislava.
The average frequency per day from Bratislava to Budapest is:
- 10 coaches per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bratislava to Budapest as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Bratislava to Budapest:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.
- Most travellers catch their train from Bratislava hlavná stanica and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
The following travel companies offer services from Bratislava to Budapest:
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Korona Travel for coaches to Budapest. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Korona Travel Bratislava to Budapest tickets on Omio for €9.
- Austrian Airlines or LOT Polish Airlines can take you to Budapest by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Austrian Airlines from Bratislava to Budapest for €128.
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) or PKP Intercity can take you to Budapest by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Bratislava to Budapest for €8.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bratislava to Budapest with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 8 direct coaches a day to Budapest with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
- You'll find 6 direct trains a day to Budapest with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) or PKP Intercity.
Direct services to Budapest tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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