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Slovak National Gallery
The country’s leading art museum, recently renewed and known for Slovak and international art in a landmark riverside complex.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bratislava will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 16 buses that leave Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for Bratislava on Fri, Jun 19, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.
(Budapest -> Prague)
(Budapest -> Prague)
FlixBus
FlixBus
(Budapest -> Prague)
(Budapest -> Prague)
(Budapest -> Prague)
(Budapest -> Prague)
FlixBus
(Budapest -> Prague)Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bratislava 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 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 31m Average total duration 16h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bratislava:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bratislava costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 1m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $74 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60 (€49). The journey takes 3h 11m versus 2h 24m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:34AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 6h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bratislava buses for today, Thursday, June 18. 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 | 4:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 7h35 | 12:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 5h45 | 12:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h10 | 10:45 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 6h55 | 5:15 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h10 | 2:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h45 | 2:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h15 | 3:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 6h15 | 6:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 6h10 | 7:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 5h45 | 10:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h35 | 12:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h15 | 12:55 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 6h25 | 4:55 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) | 10:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h55 | 1:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) | 11:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h35 | 1:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:34 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 7h41 | 9:15 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bratislava run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:35, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 5:35 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Bratislava — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bratislava trip today.
The country’s leading art museum, recently renewed and known for Slovak and international art in a landmark riverside complex.
The oldest museum in the city, covering Bratislava’s history through exhibits spread across several historic buildings in the Old Town.
A highly photogenic modern art museum on a peninsula in the Danube, popular for its sculpture park and river setting.
The essential walking area for first-time visitors, filled with historic lanes, squares, and many of the city’s main sights.
The elevated area around Bratislava Castle, favored for short walks, viewpoints, and classic city panoramas.
A broad pedestrian square lined with trees and historic buildings, popular for strolling and seasonal events.
Slovakia’s best-known national dish: soft potato dumplings with sheep’s milk bryndza cheese, usually topped with bacon. It is especially associated with traditional Slovak cooking.
Small dumplings filled with bryndza cheese, often served with sour cream and fried bacon. A classic dish found in traditional Slovak restaurants.
A hearty sauerkraut soup commonly made with sausage, smoked meat, and mushrooms. It is especially popular during Christmas and festive family meals.
Established castle-area restaurant known for refined Slovak and Central European dishes, with an intimate setting and strong reputation among visitors.
A more upscale restaurant near Bratislava Castle, recognized for elegant Slovak and European cuisine with city views and formal service.
One of Bratislava’s best-known traditional restaurants, popular for Slovak classics, hearty portions, and a lively rustic atmosphere.
Moderate by European standards. Old Town dining costs more, but groceries, transit, and casual meals are reasonable.
Service is often not included. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up in taxis, and small change is fine in cafes.
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