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Compare train and bus for Žilina to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Žilina to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Žilina to Budapest:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Žilina to Budapest costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $78 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€54). The journey takes 5h 1m versus 3h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Žilina to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Žilina to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:55 AM7h50Žilina10:45 AMBudapest$331One-way0 transfers
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- 2:55 AM7h50Žilina10:45 AMBudapest$331One-way0 transfers
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- 2:55 AM7h50Žilina10:45 AMBudapest$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Žilina to Budapest:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Žilina to Budapest costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Žilina and Budapest as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Žilina station and arrive in Budapest-Nyugati.
- Buses mostly depart from Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště and arrive in Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, RegioJet a.s. to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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