There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Slovakia by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna StanicaRj
2h 25m€9–11Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy260 / ...
2h 45m€7–60Drive 200.7 km
- Drive from Budapest to Bratislava200.7 km
1h 51m€30–43Fly, bus
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BUD - VIE
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
3h 32m€73–224Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Budapest to Bratislava201.2 km
2h 49m€9
Budapest to Slovakia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Slovakia is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Slovakia is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €29 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Budapest and Slovakia is 212 km. The road distance is 200.7 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Slovakia without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €9 - €11.
The train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Budapest to Slovakia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Slovakia train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Slovakia is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €9 - €11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €60 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Slovakia?
Railjet operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Hungarian Railways (MÁV) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy every 2 hours. Tickets cost €13–27 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–460
- Website
- airalgerie.dz
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €18–190
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €30–50
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–18
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- helpline.svs@gmail.com
- Website
- svs.md
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Budapest to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Slovakia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.
Budapest to Slovakia train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Slovakia is 201 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Budapest to Slovakia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Budapest and Slovakia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.