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Compare bus and train for Budapest to Banská Bystrica
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Banská Bystrica among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 48m 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.
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.
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How to get from Budapest to Banská Bystrica by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Banská Bystrica is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:35 PM2h40Budapest, Mexikói Út M2:15 AMBanská Bystrica$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:35 PM2h40Budapest, Mexikói Út M2:15 AMBanská Bystrica$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:35 PM2h40Budapest, Mexikói Út M2:15 AMBanská Bystrica$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus11:15 PM3h00Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar2:15 AMBanská Bystrica$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM2h55Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar12:10 PMBanská Bystrica$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM3h40Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér12:10 PMBanská Bystrica$251One-way0 transfers
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- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Banská Bystrica as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Banská Bystrica by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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