Budapest to Bratislava train
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Fastest train times from Budapest to Bratislava
Fastest Journey
2 h 34 m
Average
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
161 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Budapest for Bratislava every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Budapest to Bratislava
 | Distance | 100 miles (161 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 34 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $41 (€36) |
 | Train frequency | 8 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or RegioJet a. S. |
Trains from Budapest to Bratislava cover the 100 miles (161 km) long route taking on average 2 h 34 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or RegioJet a. S. Normally, there are 8 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $41 (€36), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $41 (€36). Travelers depart most frequently from Budapest-Déli and arrive in Bratislava predmestie.
Trains from Budapest to Bratislava
Bratislava is the charming capital and biggest city in Slovakia. The city has top attraction sites such as the Slav├şn monument signifying the country’s world war II liberation and Bratislava Castle that has a stunning view of Slovakia. The train is the best way to travel from Budapest to Bratislava, with frequent departures available throughout the day. Passengers can expect travel times of two hours 30 minutes along the 100 mile route. Passengers can opt for direct train travel from Nyugati station in Budapest to Bratislava or a one change route from Budapest Kelenfold station to Bratislava via Komarno.
Which train companies travel from Budapest to Bratislava?
Train companies that operate from Budapest to Bratislava include Hungarian Railways, Slovakian Railways, and Czech Railways.
How long is the train from Budapest to Bratislava?
The fastest journey time from Budapest to Bratislava by train is two hours 22 minutes. However, the journey might take longer, depending on whether it has a stopover or not. The average journey from Budapest to Bratislava takes approximately four hours. The journey might take longer during the weekend and peak tourist season.
How many trains are there from Budapest to Bratislava?
The frequency of trains departing from Budapest to Bratislava is relatively high and consistent throughout the year. Trains are spread at intervals throughout the day with an average 12 trains per day. Of these 12, passengers can usually expect nine direct options for trains from Budapest to Bratislava.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Budapest to Bratislava?
Departure train station: From Budapest, trains heading to Bratislava depart from the Budapest Keleti (eastern) railway station or Nyugati station. Passengers can quickly access the station Nyugati palyadudvar by taking the metro M3 blue line. To get to Budapest Keleti station, take tram 24 or metro 2,4.
Arrival train station: Hlavna Stanica train station abbreviated as Bratislava hl.st is the central station in Bratislava where trains from Budapest and other major cities complete their journey. The station is located about a 15 minute walk from the edge of the town. To organize onward travel to the center, passengers can use public transport - tram no 1 or bus route 93 gives travelers access to the city center.
Travel Tips: Trains from Budapest to Bratislava
When departing from Budapest, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Budapest-Déli, Budapest Keleti and Budapest-Kelenföld. When arriving in Bratislava, you can end your trip in train stations like Bratislava predmestie, Bratislava-Rača and Bratislava Hlavná Stanica.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Budapest-Déli, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bratislava predmestie, located 3.8 miles (6.2 km) away from the city centre.
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Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
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