- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Buses per day
56
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 $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 56 buses that leave Bratislava for Budapest on Sat, Jun 20, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 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, Jun 20 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.
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(Prague -> Budapest)
(Prague -> Budapest)
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FlixBusOmio 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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Budapest:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Budapest costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $70 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€40). The journey takes 2h 48m versus 2h 7m 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, Express Busline, Infobus, Korona Travel.
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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator AMI-Tour | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:26AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 5h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:31PM | Duration 4h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Express Busline | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator S.R.L. Ednateric - Trans | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:16PM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:01AM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Budapest buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 8:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 8:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 10:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h25 | 1:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h25 | 1:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h10 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:26 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 8h09 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h45 | 2:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h55 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h45 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h25 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h16 | 4:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h40 | 4:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h25 | 6:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h05 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 1:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 1:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h46 | 6:31 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
0 | 2:30 PM Bratislava | 3h30 | 6:00 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 6:00 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) | 4h30 | 8:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h55 | 8:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 4:15 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 13h50 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h55 | 10:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h40 | 10:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h46 | 8:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h15 | 11:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2h25 | 8:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2h45 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h20 | 12:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h05 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h55 | 2:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h01 | 12:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 12:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h20 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h15 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(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 · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h20 | 9:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h30 | 8:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 7:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h56 | 7:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h25 | 8:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h15 | 9:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h45 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h55 | 8:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h30 | 10:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h50 | 10:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bratislava to Budapest run on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Budapest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Budapest trip today.
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Located inside Buda Castle, this museum focuses on Hungarian art from medieval works to modern painting. The setting and hilltop views add to the visit.
This museum documents the fascist and communist dictatorships in Hungary in a powerful former secret police building. It is among Budapest’s most discussed modern-history museums.
The historic hilltop quarter around Buda Castle is ideal for walking among old streets, viewpoints, churches, and major monuments. It is one of Budapest’s essential areas to explore.
A monumental square at the end of Andrássy Avenue, framed by the Museum of Fine Arts and the Hall of Art. It is one of the city’s most photographed public spaces.
The exterior courtyards and yellow neo-Baroque setting in City Park are a Budapest icon, and the bath is highly popular with visitors. Advance booking is often useful during busy periods.
A rich Hungarian goulash soup with beef, paprika, potatoes, and vegetables. It is one of the country’s most iconic comfort dishes.
A spicy river fish soup made with paprika, carp or mixed freshwater fish. It is especially associated with Hungary’s river regions and widely enjoyed in Budapest.
Tender chicken cooked in a paprika sauce, usually finished with sour cream and often served with nokedli. It is a classic Hungarian home-style meal.
A long-established family-run restaurant known for traditional Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian dishes in a warm, classic setting.
A Michelin-starred Budapest restaurant offering refined modern Hungarian cuisine with excellent service and an elegant fine-dining atmosphere.
A popular central Budapest restaurant specializing in goulash, stews, and hearty Hungarian comfort food in a lively casual atmosphere.
Affordable for most tourists versus Western Europe. Public transport and casual dining are cheap; hotels in peak season cost more.
Service may be included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated in bars, cafés, and by hotel staff.
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Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar -> Deák Ferenc Tér, Budapest
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Budapest by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bratislava to Budapest buses use the Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás. Use this guide to compare Bratislava and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy is 1 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Mlynské (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy.
Available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
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