How much is the bus ticket from Bratislava to Budapest?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bratislava to Budapest start from RUB 873. The average price for this route is around RUB 1,889. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Bratislava to Budapest?

The average bus travel time from Bratislava to Budapest is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 165 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus .

Which bus companies service the Bratislava to Budapest route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 61 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , RegioJet , Express Busline , AMI-TOUR , Infobus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bratislava to Budapest?

The earliest bus departs from Bratislava to Budapest at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bratislava to Budapest?

A bus trip from Bratislava to Budapest generates an estimated 4.1118999999999994 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Bratislava to Budapest?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Express Busline , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bratislava to Budapest?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bratislava to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Infobus , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bratislava to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Express Busline , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bratislava to Budapest from RUB 684 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Bratislava to Budapest on May 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:50pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	11h 25m	11:15am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
11:50pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	5h 45m	5:35am	Könyves Kálmán	Fastest
11:35pm	Most SNP	6h	5:35am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
11:38pm	Petržalka Einsteinova	5h 57m	5:35am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Budapest on May 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:15am	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	6:05am	Népliget	Cheapest
	6:10am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	8:30am	Kelenföld	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	8:30am	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	4:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 30m	8:20am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
	1:45pm	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	4:35pm	Népliget	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Budapest on May 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:15am	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	6:05am	Népliget	Cheapest
	6:10am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	8:30am	Kelenföld	Fastest
	5:30am	Húščavova	2h 30m	8:00am	Annahegyi Restaurant	No tags
	2:30pm	Lamačská cesta 1/A, "McDonalds"	3h 30m	6:00pm	Népliget	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	8:30am	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Budapest on May 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:15am	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	6:05am	Népliget	Cheapest
	6:10am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	8:30am	Kelenföld	Fastest
	2:30pm	Lamačská cesta 1/A, "McDonalds"	3h 30m	6:00pm	Népliget	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	8:30am	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	4:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 30m	8:20am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Budapest on May 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:15am	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	6:05am	Népliget	Cheapest
	6:10am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	8:30am	Kelenföld	Fastest
	2:30pm	Lamačská cesta 1/A, "McDonalds"	3h 30m	6:00pm	Népliget	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	8:30am	Nivy bus station	4h 33m	1:03pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	4:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 30m	8:20am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Budapest on May 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:15am	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	6:05am	Népliget	Cheapest
	6:10am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	8:30am	Kelenföld	Fastest
	2:30pm	Lamačská cesta 1/A, "McDonalds"	3h 30m	6:00pm	Népliget	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	8:30am	Nivy bus station	4h 33m	1:03pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	4:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 30m	8:20am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Budapest on May 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10pm	Petržalka Einsteinova	2h 45m	8:55pm	Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
6:10am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	8:30am	Kelenföld	Fastest
2:30pm	Lamačská cesta 1/A, "McDonalds"	3h 30m	6:00pm	Népliget	No tags
3:15am	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
4:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 30m	8:20am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Budapest on May 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:15am	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	6:05am	Népliget	Cheapest
	6:10am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	8:30am	Kelenföld	Fastest
	2:30pm	Lamačská cesta 1/A, "McDonalds"	3h 30m	6:00pm	Népliget	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	8:30am	Nivy bus station	4h 33m	1:03pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	4:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 30m	8:20am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:15 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bratislava to Budapest

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 2 hours 23 minutes, and with fares starting at just RUB 1,210, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

2h 23mAverage Duration

163 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceRUB 873 - RUB 12,461	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceRUB 1,210 - RUB 3,050	Average Duration2h 23m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bratislava and Budapest?

Stops in Bratislava

A
Bratislava Airport
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B
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
C
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
Visit page
D
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
Visit page
E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia

Stops in Budapest

A
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
B
Budapest Airport
Visit page
C
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
Visit page
F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,704 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/511,836 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

RegioJet

4.1/51,076 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.4

Wi‑Fi3.8

Based on 1076 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the value for money but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at RUB 873

RegioJet Bratislava Budapest recent customer reviews

the comfort and cleanliness

Maribeth I.

October 14, 2024

One hour late!!

Rachel Z.

July 1, 2018

Express Busline

5.0/52 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5.0

AMI-TOUR

Infobus

3.9/5496 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.8

HU bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, KLR Bus, RegioJet, LIKEBUS, Union Ivkoni, Openline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bratislava to Budapest by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bratislava to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bratislava to Budapest start from RUB 873. The average price for this route is around RUB 1,889. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bratislava to Budapest?
The average bus travel time from Bratislava to Budapest is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 165 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
Which bus companies service the Bratislava to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 61 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet, Express Busline, AMI-TOUR, Infobus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bratislava to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Bratislava to Budapest at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bratislava to Budapest?
A bus trip from Bratislava to Budapest generates an estimated 4.1118999999999994 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bratislava to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Express Busline, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bratislava to Budapest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bratislava to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Infobus, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bratislava to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Express Busline, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05-23

RUB 1,513

05-24

RUB 2,256

Today

RUB 1,302

05-26

RUB 1,033

05-27

RUB 860

05-28

RUB 860

05-29

RUB 860

05-30

RUB 1,211

The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Budapest was searched and found on May 27, 2026 with a price of RUB 860

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bratislava to Budapest, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from RUB 860 to RUB 12,152 for a bus ticket from Bratislava to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 860 which is on 2026-05-27.

Usually FlixBus, Express Busline will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.