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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Skalité is to bus and train which costs €16 - €50 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Skalité is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Skalité?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Skalité. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Skalite via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Zilina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Budapest to Skalité?

The distance between Budapest and Skalité is 456 km. The road distance is 291.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Skalité without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Budapest to Skalité, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Skalité train from?

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

Where does the Budapest to Skalité train arrive?

Budapest to Skalité train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Skalité?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Skalité is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Budapest to Skalité.

Where can I stay near Skalité?

There are 1134+ hotels available in Skalité.

Budapest to Skalité - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Skalité by train, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna StanicaEc
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina631 / ...
3. Take the train from Zilina to SkaliteRe
6h 44m
€43–99
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to ŽilinaN1311
2. Take the train from Zilina to SkaliteRe
7h 1m
€16–47
Drive 291.8 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Skalité291.8 km
4h 31m
€44–64
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to RuzomberokEurobusways
2. Take the train from Ruzomberok to SkaliteRe
7h 25m
€47–78

Budapest to Skalité by train

72Weekly Trains

6h 44mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455.7 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Skalite via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Zilina in around 6h 44m.

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