How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Bratislava?

The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Bratislava start at R 205. The average price for this route is around R 385. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Budapest to Bratislava?

The average bus journey time from Budapest to Bratislava is 3h 10m, covering a distance of 162 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Budapest to Bratislava?

The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Bratislava at 01:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Bratislava?

A bus trip from Budapest to Bratislava produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Bus Budapest to Bratislava from R 163 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 25 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		23:20	Kelenföld	7h 20m	06:40	BTS Airport	CheapestFastest
		23:20	Budapest Déli	7h 20m	06:40	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 26 March
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	Lamačská cesta 1/A, "McDonalds"	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 27 March
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	Lamačská cesta 1/A, "McDonalds"	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 28 March
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	Lamačská cesta 1/A, "McDonalds"	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 29 March
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
	03:30	Népliget	2h 30m	06:00	Lamačská cesta 1/A, "McDonalds"	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58	Kelenföld	6h 22m	18:20	Nivy bus station	No tags
	01:45	Könyves Kálmán	5h 5m	07:50	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 30 March
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
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
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	5h 22m	20:20	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 31 March
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	Lamačská cesta 1/A, "McDonalds"	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 1 April
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	Lamačská cesta 1/A, "McDonalds"	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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:50 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Budapest to Bratislava

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 205, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50bus per day

3h 10mAverage duration

162 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 205 - R 1 120	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 287 - R 731	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Bratislava?

Stops in Budapest

A
Budapest Airport
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B
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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F
Nyugati
Nyugati tér, 1062 Budapest 6, Hungary
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Stops in Bratislava

A
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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B
Bratislava Airport
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C
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
D
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 359 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

RegioJet

4/51 070 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

Based on 1070 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 about the Wi-Fi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at R 205

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

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 541 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 11541 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at R 379

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

Express Busline

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Infobus

4/5495 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

SK bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Bratislava by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 205. The average price for this route is around R 385. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Budapest to Bratislava?
The average bus journey time from Budapest to Bratislava is 3h 10m, covering a distance of 162 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Budapest to Bratislava?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Bratislava at 01:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Bratislava?
A bus trip from Budapest to Bratislava produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Best price found

24/03

R 205

25/03

R 204

Today

R 204

27/03

R 204

28/03

R 205

29/03

R 204

30/03

R 204

31/03

R 204

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Bratislava was searched and found on 26 Mar 2026 with a price of R 204

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 R 204 to R 1 033 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 R 204, which is on 2026-03-29.

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.