Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Buses per day
51
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap bus 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 $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 51 buses that leave Bratislava for Budapest on Sat, Jul 19, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 08:26AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 5h16 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Korona Travel | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:46PM | Duration 6h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator EXPRESS BUSLINE | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 04:26PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 13h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:16PM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:23PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 5h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 8:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h55 | 12:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 5h50 | 1:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:23 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 5h47 | 1:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 9:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 10:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 5h30 | 1:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h35 | 3:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
Saturday, July 19 | |||||
![]() | 1:15 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 4:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 3:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h30 | 6:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h56 | 5:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h20 | 7:05 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h25 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h46 | 6:31 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 6:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 6:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h55 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h10 | 11:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:40 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 8:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:26 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 8h09 | 2:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 9:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 9:00 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h55 | 12:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h45 | 12:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h45 | 10:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h25 | 10:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h16 | 2:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 11:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h25 | 4:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h05 | 3:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 2:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 2:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h01 | 5:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h30 | 4:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h55 | 6:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h30 | 6:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h05 | 4:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h15 | 3:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 4:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 4:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 4:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h00 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:26 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 13h39 | 4:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h00 | 8:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:25 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:25 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 5:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h46 | 6:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2h45 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2h25 | 6:25 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h05 | 9:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h20 | 10:05 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
You can travel by bus to Budapest from Bratislava with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Korona Travel for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus 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 carry-on luggage and one checked bag 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.
Bus information from Bratislava to Budapest with FlixBus:
The journey from the Slovakian capital Bratislava to the capital of Hungary, Budapest, is just a short two-hour drive. Buses from Bratislava to Budapest operate several times per day, offering passengers an excellent choice of departure times ranging from morning to midday and evening. Orangeways provides a direct bus service to Budapest, which takes just over two hours. Travelers can also catch one of the frequent FLiXBUS services, which run several times per day, but take about four hours and involve a stop along the way.
All buses from Bratislava to Budapest depart from Mlynske Nivy bus station, which is located on the east side of the city. The bus station is the main transport hub within the city for both local buses and international buses, so it is easy to catch a local bus or tram within the local area to reach the station. Local buses stop just outside the bus station entrance on Mlynske Nivy Street. Travelers can also reach the bus station on foot, as it is just a 15-minute walk from the Old Town.
Budapest is a huge city, carved down the middle by the Danube River. Amongst its many attractions, visitors can soak themselves in the city’s many thermal baths, ride the Cogwheel Railway up the Buda Hills, or explore the majestic Royal Palace. All international bus routes arrive at the main bus station at Népliget, which is located in the 9th District of Budapest, just to the east of the city center. The easiest way to reach the city center is to take the Metro on Line M3, however, there is also a good selection of bus and tram routes that connect Népliget to the city center.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás, located 3.3 miles (5.4 km) away from the city centre.
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