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Travel from Bratislava to Budapest
You can get from Bratislava to Budapest by train, bus, or taxi (private transfer). The train travel time is 2 hours 42 minutes, the ticket cost is EUR 28-40. The Bratislava to Budapest bus will take you to the destination in 3 hours, and you will have to pay for this trip EUR 9-17. If you choose a taxi, the journey time will be 2 hours 15 minutes and the journey cost will be a minimum of EUR 142 for an Economy-class car. The distance from Bratislava to Budapest is 200 km.
If you are going to take the bus, it is better to buy tickets in advance: they are cheap, and that’s why they are quickly sold out. When buying a ticket for the train from Bratislava to Budapest online, note that it should be printed, not shown in electronic format. There are both bus and train overnight journeys. As for taxis and private transfers, they are available 24/7.
Order a transfer from Bratislava
Budapest – a World Heritage Site
Budapest is a city with magnificent architecture and a great number of various sights, and its historical part is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The most popular sight of the city is Gellért Hill at the top of which are the Citadel and the Liberty Statue. There is also the Garden of Philosophy on it where you can have a rest and enjoy its bronze statues. Besides, you should definitely visit Buda Castle, the Hungarian Parliament Building, bridges of Budapest and the Great Market Hall.
Bratislava to Budapest train
from €29
2 h
≈3 h
Couple
The Bratislava to Budapest train EuroCity departs from Main railway station and arrives at Keleti railway station. The train travel time is 2 hours 42 minutes, and the train price depends on the class: the first-class ticket will cost EUR 40, the second-class one – EUR 28. There is also the overnight train from Bratislava to Budapest – EuroNight – which departs at 05:48 a.m. You can buy train tickets online (through the Hungarian or Slovak Railways website) or at the railway station ticket office.
Bratislava to Budapest train:
Direct EuroCity/EuroNight train
Train schedule Bratislava to Budapest:
From 05:48 a.m. to 07:53 p.m.
Route:
Bratislava Main railway station – Budapest Keleti railway station
Travel time:
3h 12min (30min – public transport, 2h 42min – train)
Waiting time:
2 h
Comfort level:
High: clean roomy cabin, coffee tables, high seats with armrests, restaurant carriage, Wi-Fi, sockets, compartment for disabled people
Bratislava to Budapest train price:
From EUR 28.9 (EUR 0.9 – public transport, from EUR 28 – train)
Clients:
Couples without children, those who know the route, travellers without large luggage, young tourists
How to find the Bratislava to Budapest train platform:
The train departs from Bratislava Main railway station which is in the city centre. You can get to it by tram №1, buses №93, 61, 74, and trolley buses №210, 201.
Bratislava to Budapest bus
from €10
2 h
3 h 30 min
Ind.tourist
There are buses REGIOJET and Orange Ways operating between the cities. They depart from Bratislava Central bus station and arrive at Budapest Népliget bus station. The Bratislava to Budapest bus travel time is 3 hours, the journey cost is EUR 9-17. You can catch the bus mainly at daytime. At night, there is only one bus journey by each carrier: at 03:00 a.m. (Orange Ways) and at 03:15 a.m. (REGIOJET).
Bratislava to Budapest bus:
REGIOJET/Orange Ways bus
Timetable:
From 03:00 a.m. to 08:15 p.m.
Route:
Bratislava Mlynské Nivy bus station – Budapest Népliget bus station
Travel time:
3h 30min (30min – to the bus station, 3h – bus)
Waiting time:
From 2h
Comfort level:
High: soft seats, Wi-Fi, sockets, WC, roomy cabin, free hot drinks, air-conditioning
Cost:
From EUR 9.9 (EUR 0.9 – public transport, from EUR 9 – bus)
Clients:
Couples without children, young tourists, those who want to save money, travellers without large luggage
How to find the Bratislava to Budapest bus stop:
You can get to Bratislava Central bus station by buses №21, 25, 50, 70, 78, 88, or trolley buses №202, 205, 206.
Taxi Bratislava-Budapest. Transfer
€142
5 min
2 h 15 min
Family
Taking a taxi from Bratislava to Budapest is a good option for those who don’t want to look for routes with changes or wait for a train or a bus for a long time. Booking a private transfer has a lot of advantages: passengers can choose the class of the vehicle, request for stops, travel with a large group of people or with children. The journey time is 2 hours 15 minutes, the journey cost is from EUR 142 for an Economy-class car and from EUR 167 for a minibus for a group of people.
Timetable:
24/7
Route:
To your hotel in Budapest or given address
Travel time:
2 h 15 min
Waiting time:
You will have to spend about 5min looking for a taxi at Bratislava Airport
There is no need to wait for a pre-booked transfer: the driver will meet you at the exit from the arrivals area with a nameplate at specified time
Comfort level:
Taxi on the spot: air-conditioning, no stops, no other passengers
Pre-booked transfer: child seats, cold water, operator supervising the trip, if you like – paying online, Comfort-class transfer and spacious minibuses
Cost:
From EUR 142 for an Economy-class car and from EUR 167 for a minibus up to 7 passengers
Clients:
Families with children, inexperienced tourists, those who are in Slovakia/Austria for the first time, aged travellers, those who have a lot of luggage or arrive at night
How to find the taxistand at Bratislava Airport:
Taxis can be found at the stand opposite the exit from the airport terminals building. You don’t need to look for a pre-booked transfer: the driver will help you with your luggage and lead you to the car.
Car rental in Bratislava
from €18
from 1 day
from 1 year
To rent a car without a driver to get from Bratislava to Budapest, provide an IDL and a passport. Most of the highways in Slovakia are paid-for. To use such roads you have to buy a vignette (a sticker that confirms payment). Basic insurance is included in the price of car rental per day. A deposit of €100 is charged for using a car. You can rent a car at Bratislava Airport. Traffic rules are strict in Slovakia and policemen have right to fine you in place. You’ll pay €60 for using a cell phone, and for drunk driving you’ll lose your license and pay at least €250.
How to get from Bratislava to Budapest?
It’s really great that there are plenty of options to travel from Bratislava to Budapest because every tourist can find the perfect one for them. We hope the choice of vehicle won’t be difficult for you, and your trip will bring you only positive emotions!
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