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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Népliget | Nivy bus station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Kelenföld | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | Fastest | |||||
 | Népliget | Lamačská cesta 1/A, "McDonalds" | No tags | |||||
| Népliget | Nivy bus station | No tags | |||||
| Könyves Kálmán | BTS Airport | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Budapest to Bratislava
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Bratislava?
Stops in Budapest
- BBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - DBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- FNyugati tér, 1062 Budapest 6, Hungary
Stops in Bratislava
- AMlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia - DNábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia - F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Bratislava by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Bratislava?
The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Bratislava start from $17. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Bratislava?
The average bus travel time from Budapest to Bratislava is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 166 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 30m and is operated by Express Busline.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Bratislava route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 50 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus, Express Busline, Infobus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Budapest to Bratislava?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Bratislava at 1:34am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Bratislava?
A bus trip from Budapest to Bratislava generates an estimated 4.128725 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Budapest to Bratislava?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Express Busline, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Bratislava?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Budapest to Bratislava?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Infobus, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Budapest to Bratislava?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Express Busline, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Budapest to Bratislava was searched and found on Apr 16, 2026 with a price of $17To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Bratislava, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $17 to $78 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2026-04-16.
Usually Express Busline, FlixBus 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Budapest to Bratislava?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination