How far is Bratislava from Budapest by coach?

The journey from Budapest to Bratislava by coach covers an approximate distance of 101 miles (162 km).

Is there a way to reach Bratislava from Budapest without a car?

You can reach Bratislava from Budapest by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Budapest to Bratislava from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:45	Könyves Kálmán	2h 45m	09:30	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
	11:15	Kelenföld	2h 20m	13:35	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
	10:50	Népliget	3h 10m	14:00	Nivy bus station	No tags
	06:15	Könyves Kálmán	4h 40m	10:55	BTS Airport	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58	Kelenföld	6h 22m	18:20	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:50	Népliget	2h 55m	01:45	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
	11:15	Kelenföld	2h 20m	13:35	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
	10:50	Népliget	3h 10m	14:00	Nivy bus station	No tags
	01:45	Könyves Kálmán	6h 5m	07:50	BTS Airport	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	5h 22m	20:20	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 18 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:50	Népliget	2h 55m	01:45	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
11:15	Kelenföld	2h 20m	13:35	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
02:30	Népliget	3h 30m	06:00	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
10:50	Népliget	3h 10m	14:00	Nivy bus station	No tags
01:45	Könyves Kálmán	6h 5m	07:50	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 19 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:50	Népliget	2h 55m	01:45	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
11:15	Kelenföld	2h 20m	13:35	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
02:30	Népliget	3h 30m	06:00	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
10:50	Népliget	3h 10m	14:00	Nivy bus station	No tags
01:45	Könyves Kálmán	6h 5m	07:50	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 20 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:15	Könyves Kálmán	2h 40m	00:55	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
11:15	Kelenföld	2h 20m	13:35	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
02:30	Népliget	3h 30m	06:00	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
10:50	Népliget	3h 10m	14:00	Nivy bus station	No tags
01:45	Könyves Kálmán	6h 5m	07:50	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:50	Népliget	3h 10m	14:00	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
	11:15	Kelenföld	2h 20m	13:35	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
	02:30	Népliget	3h 30m	06:00	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58	Kelenföld	6h 22m	18:20	Nivy bus station	No tags
	01:45	Könyves Kálmán	6h 5m	07:50	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 22 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:50	Népliget	2h 55m	01:45	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
11:15	Kelenföld	2h 20m	13:35	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
02:30	Népliget	3h 30m	06:00	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
10:50	Népliget	3h 10m	14:00	Nivy bus station	No tags
01:45	Könyves Kálmán	6h 5m	07:50	BTS Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Budapest to Bratislava

We recommend taking the train

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 £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

2h 25mAverage duration

101 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£10 - £57	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £32	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,128 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 11128 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at £13

BlaBlaBus Budapest Bratislava recent customer reviews

Air conditioner is good. Schedule on time. The toilet is dirty and no paper and water for washing hands.

Yuk Ying W.

3 July 2024

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

Based on 1057 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the value for money but often complained with the Wi-Fi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at £10

RegioJet Budapest Bratislava recent customer reviews

Always use regionjet, and always satisfied. been disappointed with some other carriers especially flixbus. so regiojet is the way to go

Jacob R.

31 August 2018

The bus leave just in front of me so I need to buy another ticket

Chun-yu K.

7 January 2020

Bus location was VERY difficult to find

Miranda Joy N.

11 June 2018

Express Busline

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

SK Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Bratislava?

Stops in Budapest

A - Budapest Airport

B - Népliget

C - Kelenföld

D - Mexikói út

E - Könyves Kálmán

F - Budapest Airport BUD

Stops in Bratislava

A - AS Mlynské nivy

B - Most SNP

C - Bratislava Airport

D - Petržalka Einsteinova

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Budapest to Bratislava

How far is Bratislava from Budapest by coach?
The journey from Budapest to Bratislava by coach covers an approximate distance of 101 miles (162 km).
Is there a way to reach Bratislava from Budapest without a car?
You can reach Bratislava from Budapest by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/11

£13

15/11

£9

Today

£16

17/11

£14

18/11

£8

19/11

£8

20/11

£7

21/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Bratislava was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

To 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 £7 to £62 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 £7, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually FlixBus, Express Busline 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.