How to get from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Budapest
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Budapest by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 165 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 28m
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At a glance
Fastest
5h 28m
1 transfer
Train
€55
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 28 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 28m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 165 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
165 km
Bratislava hlavná stanica to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Bratislava hlavná stanica → Viennatrain
ÖBB·50m - 2Vienna → BudapesttrainÖBB Railjet·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Budapest works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a ÖBB train from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Vienna, about 50 min. Transfer in Vienna and continue by ÖBB Railjet train on to Budapest (2h 40m). In total it's roughly €55 over 5h 28m, 1 transfer.
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Bratislava hlavná stanica to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Budapest?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 5h 28m by train, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Budapest?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Budapest from Bratislava hlavná stanica?
About 165 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bratislava hlavná stanica to Budapest cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €55. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bratislava hlavná stanica to Budapest?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with ÖBB.
Can you get from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Budapest?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ÖBB, ÖBB Railjet
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026