The cheapest and fastest coaches from Budapest to Žilina
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Žilina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Žilina will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 buses that leave Budapest for Žilina every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 193 km distance in an average of 5 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Budapest to Žilina
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Žilina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 6h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 193 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Žilina bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Žilina coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:40 Budapest | 6h30 | 19:10 Žilina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:20 Budapest | 4h45 | 19:05 Žilina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:50 Budapest | 7h25 | 00:15 Žilina | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Žilina
Buses from Budapest to Žilina run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 193 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 193 km |
Average bus duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to ŽilinaYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Žilina with FlixBus for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Budapest to Žilina coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Žilina 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 Žilina, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Budapest, Mexikói Út M, which is located around 4.7 miles (7.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Žilina
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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