How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Bratislava?

The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Bratislava start at R 203. The average price for this route is around R 398. 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 15m, covering a distance of 166 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Budapest to Bratislava route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 46 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , RegioJet , 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 01:30. 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 158 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 8 January
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
	08:15	Könyves Kálmán	6h	14:15	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 9 January
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 10 January
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 11 January
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 12 January
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	11:58	Kelenföld	6h 22m	18:20	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 13 January
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 14 January
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 15 January
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

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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 R 237, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

2h 25mAverage duration

163 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 203 - R 2 068	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 237 - R 680	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Bratislava?

Stops in Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
C
Budapest Airport
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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
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary

Stops in Bratislava

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

FlixBus

3.5/511 961 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 357 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 11357 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 R 273

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

4/51 066 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

Based on 1066 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the value for money and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at R 203

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

4/5494 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

SK bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, 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 203. The average price for this route is around R 398. 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 15m, covering a distance of 166 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Bratislava route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 46 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet, 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 01:30. 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

06/01

R 241

07/01

R 241

Today

R 200

09/01

R 200

10/01

R 200

11/01

R 200

12/01

R 160

13/01

R 160

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Bratislava was searched and found on 12 Jan 2026 with a price of R 160

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 160 to R 1 010 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 160, which is on 2026-01-12.

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.