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Travel Information from Bratislava to Budapest

distanceDistance161 km
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or coach
priceTicket price range€24 - €8
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • €8 • 2 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeCoach • €8 • 2 h 20 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, 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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from Bratislava to Budapest

How to get from Bratislava to Budapest by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Bratislava to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM2h25
Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
12:25PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
181One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Regiojet(Prague -> Budapest)
03:15AM2h50
Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
06:05AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
171One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBusFlixBus
05:25PM2h20
Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
07:45PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
181One-way
0 transfers
Other options
RegiojetRJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
05:00AM10h58
Bratislava hlavná stanica
03:58PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld
541One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM2h45
Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
12:45PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM2h30
Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
11:00AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:50AM2h35
Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
01:25PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
191One-way
0 transfers

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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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All travel companies: Train and Coach Companies from Bratislava to Budapest

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.

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