Trains tickets from Budapest to Bratislava

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: March 18 at
    Departure city: Budapest
    Departure location: Budapest Nyugati Train Station
    Arrival time: March 18 at
    Destination city: Bratislava
    Destination location: Hlavná stanica
    Operated by: Slovak RailSlovak Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: March 18 at
    Departure city: Budapest
    Departure location: Budapest Nyugati Train Station
    Arrival time: March 18 at
    Destination city: Bratislava
    Destination location: Hlavná stanica
    Operated by: Slovak RailSlovak Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: March 18 at
    Departure city: Budapest
    Departure location: Budapest Nyugati Train Station
    Arrival time: March 18 at
    Destination city: Bratislava
    Destination location: Hlavná stanica
    Operated by: Slovak RailSlovak Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: March 18 at
    Departure city: Budapest
    Departure location: Budapest Nyugati Train Station
    Arrival time: March 18 at
    Destination city: Bratislava
    Destination location: Hlavná stanica
    Operated by: Slovak RailSlovak Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: March 18 at
    Departure city: Budapest
    Departure location: Budapest Nyugati Train Station
    Arrival time: March 18 at
    Destination city: Bratislava
    Destination location: Hlavná stanica
    Operated by: Slovak RailSlovak Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Budapest to Bratislava: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket Price$33
Average train trip duration2h 25m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure5:30am
Distance163 km
Latest train departure7:30pm

Budapest to Bratislava Trains

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Budapest - Bratislava

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Bratislava cost?

    The average train ticket price from Budapest to Bratislava is $33. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Budapest to Bratislava is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Budapest to Bratislava?

    A train trip between Budapest and Bratislava is around 2h 25m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 162 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Budapest and Bratislava?

    The number of trains from Budapest to Bratislava can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Budapest to Bratislava by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Budapest to Bratislava?

    Trains travelling between Budapest and Bratislava leave from Népliget or Budapest Airport and arrive at Bratislava Airport, Most SNP, Petržalka Einsteinova.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
03-15
$31
03-16
$31
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03-18
$24
03-19
$24
03-20
$18
03-21
$31
03-22
$24
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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 $18 to $51 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 $18 which is on 2025-03-20.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Budapest and Bratislava is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Bratislava.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Bratislava, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Budapest and Bratislava, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Budapest to Bratislava while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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