How much is the train ticket from Budapest to Bratislava?

The cheapest train tickets from Budapest to Bratislava start at CN¥117. The average price for this train route is around CN¥186. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Budapest to Bratislava?

The average train trip from Budapest to Bratislava takes 2h 25m and covers 163 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 25m and is operated by Slovak Rail .

Which train operators serve the Budapest to Bratislava route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Budapest to Bratislava departs at 5:30am. The latest train departs at 7:30pm.

Train Budapest to Bratislava from CN¥105

Next available departures

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on May 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	5:58pm	Kelenföld	4h 22m	10:20pm	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58am	Kelenföld	6h 22m	6:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	5h 22m	8:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on May 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Cheapest
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58am	Kelenföld	6h 22m	6:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	5h 22m	8:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on May 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Cheapest
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58am	Kelenföld	6h 22m	6:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	5h 22m	8:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on May 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	CheapestFastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58am	Kelenföld	6h 22m	6:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	5h 22m	8:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on May 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Cheapest
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58am	Kelenföld	6h 22m	6:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	5h 22m	8:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on May 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Cheapest
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	5:58pm	Kelenföld	4h 22m	10:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on May 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Cheapest
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58am	Kelenföld	6h 22m	6:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	5h 22m	8:20pm	Nivy bus station	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 CN¥117, 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 PriceCN¥83 - CN¥503	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCN¥117 - CN¥241	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Budapest and Bratislava?

Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Budapest Airport
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C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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Bratislava

A
Nové Mesto
Tomášikova 3496/56, 831 03 Bratislava, Slovakia
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B
Bratislava Airport
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C
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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D
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia

Train companies

Slovak Rail

3.4/535 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi2.8

Users have noted that the train service is generally positive, with clean trains, friendly staff, and timely departures. However, some have mentioned that arrival delays were not communicated, and there were few instructions available in English. Additionally, while the chairs were spacious, they did not recline, and the Wi-Fi was slow.

Slovak Rail Budapest Bratislava recent customer reviews

On time departure. Arrival was delayed and not announced. Spacious chair but don't recline. Wifi slow.

Tiffany T.

October 22, 2025

The train was very nice compared to the usual trains

Zaidah B.

September 28, 2025

The train was clean, the staff was friendly and it left on time.

Julianne T.

September 5, 2025

SK train companies:Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Slovak Rail, ÖBB

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Bratislava by train

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 train ticket from Budapest to Bratislava?
The cheapest train tickets from Budapest to Bratislava start at CN¥117. The average price for this train route is around CN¥186. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Budapest to Bratislava?
The average train trip from Budapest to Bratislava takes 2h 25m and covers 163 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 25m and is operated by Slovak Rail.
Which train operators serve the Budapest to Bratislava route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Budapest to Bratislava?
The earliest train from Budapest to Bratislava departs at 5:30am. The latest train departs at 7:30pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

05-10

CN¥161

05-11

CN¥156

Today

CN¥156

05-13

CN¥131

05-14

CN¥131

05-15

CN¥160

05-16

CN¥131

05-17

CN¥156

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Bratislava was searched and found on May 13, 2026 with a price of CN¥131

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

You can expect to pay from CN¥131 to CN¥266 for a train ticket from Budapest to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CN¥131 which is on 2026-05-13.