How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Bratislava?

The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Bratislava start from $17. The average price for this route is around $34. 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 Budapest to Bratislava?

The average bus travel time from Budapest to Bratislava is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 165 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Budapest to Bratislava route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 46 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , RegioJet , Express Busline , Infobus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Bratislava at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Budapest to Bratislava generates an estimated 4 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 Budapest to Bratislava?

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 Budapest to Bratislava?

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 Budapest to Bratislava?

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 Budapest to Bratislava?

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 Budapest to Bratislava from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:50pm	Népliget	2h 55m	1:45am	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
	9:20pm	Kelenföld	2h 20m	11:40pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	5:58pm	Kelenföld	6h 22m	12:20am	Nivy bus station	No tags
	5:40pm	Könyves Kálmán	5h 15m	10:55pm	BTS Airport	No tags
	11:45pm	Könyves Kálmán	6h 55m	6:40am	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on November 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:50pm	Népliget	2h 55m	1:45am	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
11:15am	Kelenföld	2h 20m	1:35pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
2:30am	Népliget	3h 30m	6:00am	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
10:50am	Népliget	3h 10m	2:00pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
1:45am	Könyves Kálmán	6h 5m	7:50am	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:50pm	Népliget	2h 55m	1:45am	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
	11:15am	Kelenföld	2h 20m	1:35pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
	10:50am	Népliget	3h 10m	2:00pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	1:45am	Könyves Kálmán	6h 5m	7:50am	BTS Airport	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58am	Kelenföld	6h 22m	6:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:50pm	Népliget	2h 55m	1:45am	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
	11:15am	Kelenföld	2h 20m	1:35pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
	2:30am	Népliget	3h 30m	6:00am	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
AMI-TOUR	12:00pm	McDonalds, Szigetszentmiklós M0 19-es km	5h	5:00pm	Bratislava Petrol Station Slovnaft	No tags
	10:50am	Népliget	3h 10m	2:00pm	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:50pm	Népliget	2h 55m	1:45am	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
11:15am	Kelenföld	2h 20m	1:35pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
2:30am	Népliget	3h 30m	6:00am	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
10:50am	Népliget	3h 10m	2:00pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
1:45am	Könyves Kálmán	6h 5m	7:50am	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:50pm	Népliget	2h 55m	1:45am	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
11:15am	Kelenföld	2h 20m	1:35pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
2:30am	Népliget	3h 30m	6:00am	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
10:50am	Népliget	3h 10m	2:00pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
1:45am	Könyves Kálmán	6h 5m	7:50am	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:15pm	Könyves Kálmán	2h 40m	12:55am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
11:15am	Kelenföld	2h 20m	1:35pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
2:30am	Népliget	3h 30m	6:00am	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
10:50am	Népliget	3h 10m	2:00pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
1:45am	Könyves Kálmán	6h 5m	7:50am	BTS Airport	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on December 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:50pm	Népliget	2h 55m	1:45am	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
11:15am	Kelenföld	2h 20m	1:35pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
2:30am	Népliget	3h 30m	6:00am	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
10:50am	Népliget	3h 10m	2:00pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
1:45am	Könyves Kálmán	6h 5m	7:50am	BTS Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Budapest to Bratislava

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

163 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $174	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $58	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Bratislava?

Stops in Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
C
Budapest Airport
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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
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary

Stops in Bratislava

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

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,171 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 11171 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $26

BlaBlaBus Budapest Bratislava recent customer reviews

Air conditioner is good. Schedule on time. The toilet is dirty and no paper and water for washing hands.

Yuk Ying W.

July 3, 2024

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Based on 1057 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 WiFi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at $17

RegioJet Budapest Bratislava recent customer reviews

Always use regionjet, and always satisfied. been disappointed with some other carriers especially flixbus. so regiojet is the way to go

Jacob R.

August 31, 2018

The bus leave just in front of me so I need to buy another ticket

Chun-yu K.

January 7, 2020

Bus location was VERY difficult to find

Miranda Joy N.

June 11, 2018

Express Busline

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

SK Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Bratislava 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 Budapest to Bratislava?
The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Bratislava start from $17. The average price for this route is around $34. 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 Budapest to Bratislava?
The average bus travel time from Budapest to Bratislava is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 165 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Bratislava route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 46 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet, Express Busline, Infobus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Budapest to Bratislava?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Bratislava at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Bratislava?
A bus trip from Budapest to Bratislava generates an estimated 4 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 Budapest to Bratislava?
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 Budapest to Bratislava?
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 Budapest to Bratislava?
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 Budapest to Bratislava?
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

11-27

$21

11-28

$26

Today

$24

11-30

$21

12-01

$16

12-02

$14

12-03

$12

12-04

$12

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Bratislava was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $171 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-12-03.

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.