How to get from Bratislava to Budapest
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Bratislava to Budapest by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 162 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 19m
- 41 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:50, last at 23:50
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 19m
direct
Train
€28
Cheapest
2h 20m
direct
Bus
€11
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 28 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bratislava to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 162 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €9, on Thu, Oct 15.
162 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 2h 19mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 2h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€24Omio catalogue, Oct 282h 19m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 282h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bratislava to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bratislava → Budapest Kelenföldbus
FlixBus·2h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Bratislava to Budapest
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €105 | |
| November 2026 | €54 | |
| December 2026 | €60 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Bratislava to Budapest
FlixBus runs 41 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 41 | 00:50 | 23:50 |
| MAVtrain | 2 | 06:05 | 07:22 |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:50
- 02:50
- 03:45
- 03:50
- 04:10
- 04:45
- 05:10
- 05:40
- 05:50
- 06:20
- 06:40
- 07:10
- 07:20
- 08:00
- 08:40
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:50
- 11:00
- 11:50
- 12:15
- 13:15
- 13:40
- 14:40
- 15:15
- 15:25
- 16:10
- 16:25
- 16:40
- 17:10
- 18:10
- 18:25
- 19:00
- 19:10
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 21:10
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:50
All departures MAV
- 06:05
- 07:22
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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 FlixBus, MAV; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bratislava to Budapest works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Bratislava to Budapest Kelenföld, about 2h 20m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 20m, direct, no transfers.
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Bratislava to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bratislava to Budapest?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bratislava to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:50 and the last at 23:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bratislava to Budapest?
Routavio's timetable check shows 41 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 23:50.
When is the first train from Bratislava to Budapest?
The first train with MAV leaves at 06:05 and the last at 07:22, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Bratislava to Budapest?
Routavio's timetable check shows 2 train departures a day with MAV, between 06:05 and 07:22.
How far is Budapest from Bratislava?
About 162 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bratislava to Budapest cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €11. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bratislava to Budapest?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, MAV.
Can you get from Bratislava to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bratislava 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: FlixBus, MAV
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026