- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
One of Central Europe’s leading fine arts museums, with major collections from Old Masters to classical antiquities. Located at Heroes’ Square and widely considered a top cultural stop.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bratislava to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 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 Ferenc Liszt International Airport will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 13 buses that leave Bratislava for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Tue, Jun 09, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.
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FlixBus
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FlixBus
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(Prague -> Budapest)Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $74 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59 (€48). The journey takes 3h 5m versus 2h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h50 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h50 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h20 | 7:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 1:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 1:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h05 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 7h20 | 11:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2h45 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h15 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
(Prague -> Budapest) | 3:15 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 3:15 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h30 | 8:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h45 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bratislava to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 19:55. The fastest bus covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 1:15 AM |
Last bus 7:55 PM |
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