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ITBudapest to Bratislava Train & Bus Tickets
From Budapest (Hungary) to Bratislava (Slovakia) · about 162 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Budapest to Bratislava, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €13.90 for travel on 11 Nov 2026 (seen 28 Oct 2026) | €7.90 for travel on 30 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 5 h 22 min (9 journeys) | about 2 h 40 min (100 journeys) |
| Sold by | — | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | — | 19 (median of 4 days) |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Budapest to Bratislava: what to expect
Budapest and Bratislava are about 162 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Hungary to Slovakia. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 162 km this is a short regional hop.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Budapest–Bratislava tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €11.40, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Bratislava
- Bratislava is the only national capital with land borders with two other sovereign states. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Bratislava and Vienna are just 50 km apart, the closest pair of capital cities in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Eleven Hungarian kings and eight queens were crowned in St Martin's Cathedral, and Mozart played in the Pálffy Palace in 1762. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Budapest to Bratislava
How long does the journey from Budapest to Bratislava take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 5 h 22 min by train and about 2 h 40 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Budapest to Bratislava?
The lowest fare seen recently is €7.90 by bus (RegioJet), for travel on 30 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €13.90. Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €11.40). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Budapest to Bratislava?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €13.90 and the lowest bus fare €7.90, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Budapest to Bratislava?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Budapest and Bratislava?
Recent searches listed a median of 19 bus departures per day.
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