- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts
Hungary’s leading fine arts museum, known for European paintings, Egyptian antiquities and strong temporary exhibitions on Heroes’ Square.
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Buses per day
51
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bratislava to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Budapest will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 51 buses that leave Bratislava for Budapest every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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(Prague -> Budapest)
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FlixBus
30498
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 161 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Budapest coaches for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h35 | 10:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h55 | 11:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:40 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 10:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 10:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 11:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) · RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 8:26 Bratislava hlavná stanica | 8h09 | 16:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h40 | 12:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h00 | 12:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h40 | 13:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h45 | 12:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h25 | 12:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 13:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 13:45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 16:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 13:45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 16:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 14:30 Bratislava | 3h30 | 18:00 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h35 | 18:20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h15 | 18:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 18:20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h05 | 18:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 18:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
30498 | 15:40 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 18:20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
30498 | 15:40 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h15 | 17:55 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h15 | 20:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h00 | 19:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 16:15 Bratislava hlavná stanica | 13h50 | 6:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:25 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 20:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:25 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 19:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h46 | 20:16 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2h25 | 20:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2h45 | 20:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h00 | 22:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h16 | 0:01 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h05 | 23:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 22:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h01 | 0:01 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 0:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 23:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
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(Prague -> Budapest) | 3:15 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 5:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 3:15 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 6:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h31 | 7:46 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h10 | 7:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h25 | 8:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h55 | 8:40 Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 4:50 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 7:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h30 | 8:20 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h56 | 7:46 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h15 | 8:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h35 | 8:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 5:45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h25 | 8:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h45 | 9:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h15 | 9:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h55 | 8:40 Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 8:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 8:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Bratislava to Budapest run on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 28 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 161 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 161 km |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Budapest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Budapest trip today.
Hungary’s leading fine arts museum, known for European paintings, Egyptian antiquities and strong temporary exhibitions on Heroes’ Square.
Museum inside Buda Castle covering Budapest’s past from medieval remains to modern urban history, with notable views from the building.
Major collection of Hungarian art from medieval works to the 20th century, set in palace wings with a calm atmosphere and city views.
Long avenue linking the centre with City Park. Grand facades, embassies and historic mansions make it one of Budapest’s classic walks.
Popular lookout terrace in the Castle District with neo-Romanesque towers and memorable panoramas over the Danube and Pest skyline.
Leafy island park in the Danube with running paths, gardens, fountains and ruins. A relaxing break from the busy centre.
Rich beef soup with paprika, onion and vegetables. It is Hungary’s signature comfort dish and a classic on Budapest menus.
Slow-cooked beef stew heavy with sweet paprika and onions, traditionally served with nokedli. A cornerstone of Hungarian home cooking.
Deep-fried flatbread, often topped with garlic, sour cream and cheese. It is one of Budapest’s most familiar street foods.
Long-running Jewish-Hungarian restaurant serving hearty local dishes in a warm, nostalgic dining room.
Traditional restaurant near the Great Market Hall specialising in paprika-rich Hungarian classics in a cosy, old-style setting.
Elegant riverside restaurant serving classic Hungarian dishes with polished service and grand Danube views.
Budget to moderate for Europe. Public transport is cheap, meals are reasonable, and hotels often cost less than in Vienna or Prague, though central stays and nightlife can add up.
Service may be included, so check the bill first. If not, tip around 10% in restaurants for good service. Taxi fares are usually rounded up slightly; cafés often get small change.
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Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar -> Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
The journey from the Slovakian capital Bratislava to the capital of Hungary, Budapest, is just a short two-hour drive. Buses from Bratislava to Budapest operate several times per day, offering passengers an excellent choice of departure times ranging from morning to midday and evening. Orangeways provides a direct bus service to Budapest, which takes just over two hours. Travellers can also catch one of the frequent FLiXBUS services, which run several times per day, but take about four hours and involve a stop along the way.
All buses from Bratislava to Budapest depart from Mlynske Nivy bus station, which is located on the east side of the city. The bus station is the main transport hub within the city for both local buses and international buses, so it is easy to catch a local bus or tram within the local area to reach the station. Local buses stop just outside the bus station entrance on Mlynske Nivy Street. Travellers can also reach the bus station on foot, as it is just a 15-minute walk from the Old Town.
Budapest is a huge city, carved down the middle by the Danube River. Amongst its many attractions, visitors can soak themselves in the city’s many thermal baths, ride the Cogwheel Railway up the Buda Hills, or explore the majestic Royal Palace. All international bus routes arrive at the main bus station at Népliget, which is located in the 9th District of Budapest, just to the east of the city centre. The easiest way to reach the city centre is to take the Metro on Line M3, however, there is also a good selection of bus and tram routes that connect Népliget to the city centre.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Budapest by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bratislava to Budapest buses use the Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás. Use this guide to compare Bratislava and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy is 1 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Mlynské (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy.
Available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Elevators, ramps.
Bratislava, Einsteinova is 1 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava, Einsteinova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bratislava, Einsteinova. ATMs are aTM located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Bratislava, Einsteinova.
Available at Bratislava, Einsteinova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Einsteinova: Station has ramps for disabled access.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
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