Bus Tickets from Bratislava to Budapest

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: February 24 at
    Departure city: Bratislava
    Departure location: Nivy bus station
    Arrival time: February 24 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Népliget
    Operated by: RegioJetRegioJet
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: February 24 at
    Departure city: Bratislava
    Departure location: Bratislava AS Mlynské Nivy
    Arrival time: February 24 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Kelenföld
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 24 at
    Departure city: Bratislava
    Departure location: Nivy bus station
    Arrival time: February 24 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Népliget
    Operated by: RegioJetRegioJet
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 24 at
    Departure city: Bratislava
    Departure location: Bratislava AS Mlynské Nivy
    Arrival time: February 24 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Népliget
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 24 at
    Departure city: Bratislava
    Departure location: Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy
    Arrival time: February 24 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Budapest Airport Arrival Terminal (BUD)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Bratislava to Budapest: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$21
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 20m
Number of daily buses42
Earliest bus departure1:45am
Distance160 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Bratislava to Budapest Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bratislava - Budapest

  1. How long is the trip from Bratislava to Budapest by bus?

    The trip from Bratislava to Budapest will take on average 3h 20m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Budapest in about 1h 30m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Bratislava to Budapest?

    The distance between Bratislava and Budapest is approximately 162 km (101 miles).

  3. How many buses make the trip between Bratislava and Budapest each day?

    In general, there are about 42 buses operating on this route, provided by FlixBus, RegioJet and BlaBlaCar Bus.

  4. What time does the first bus depart from Bratislava to Budapest, and when is the last one?

    You can catch the first bus starting at 1:45am and the last one until 11:50pm. To ensure a smooth trip, consider arriving at the station early for check-in.

  5. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bratislava to Budapest?

    Buses departing from Bratislava Airport in Bratislava will take you to Népliget in Budapest.

  6. What is the cheapest way to travel from Bratislava to Budapest?

    The least expensive option to go from Bratislava to Budapest would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$10, making this your best choice for this trip.

  7. How much does the bus ticket cost from Bratislava to Budapest?

    You can expect to pay around US$21 for the bus ride from Bratislava to Budapest.

  8. Is it possible to do a day trip from Bratislava to Budapest?

    Yes, a day trip from Bratislava to Budapest is definitely doable. You'll spend about 3h on the round-trip journey between Bratislava and Budapest. Be sure to check the departure and arrival times before booking to ensure you'll have enough time to explore Budapest.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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02-21
US$17
02-22
US$16
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US$11
02-24
US$10
02-25
US$10
02-26
US$10
02-27
US$10
02-28
US$10
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bratislava to Budapest, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$10 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Bratislava to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$10 which is on 2025-02-24.

Usually Flixbus (SK) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Bratislava to Budapest?

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