What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Poprad?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Poprad is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Poprad?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Poprad is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Poprad?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Poprad. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Poprad?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Poprad. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Poprad-Tatry via Kosice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Budapest to Poprad?

The distance between Budapest and Poprad is 397 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Poprad without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Poprad without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs €21 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Poprad?

The bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Poprad takes 5h 16m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Poprad bus from?

Budapest to Poprad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Poprad train from?

Budapest to Poprad train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Poprad?

The best way to get from Budapest to Poprad is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €70 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Budapest to Poprad bus arrive?

Budapest to Poprad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poprad station.

Where does the Budapest to Poprad train arrive?

Budapest to Poprad train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Kosice station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Poprad?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Poprad is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Budapest to Poprad.

How do I get a train ticket from Budapest to Poprad?

Book your Budapest to Poprad train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Poprad?

Book your Budapest to Poprad bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poprad?

There are 2104+ hotels available in Poprad.

Budapest to Poprad - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Budapest to Poprad by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to PopradN986 / ...
5h 16m
€21–45
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to KosiceIc
2. Take the train from Kosice to Poprad-TatryRe / ...
6h 4m
€15–69
Drive 256.1 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Poprad256.1 km
3h 34m
€39–56

Budapest to Poprad by bus

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Distance: 397 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Poprad, Slovakia?

FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Poprad twice daily. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Poprad-Tatry via Kosice in around 6h 4m.

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