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

The cheapest train tickets from Budapest to Bratislava start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Budapest to Bratislava?

The average train journey time from Budapest to Bratislava is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 9 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 05:30. And the latest train departs at 19:30.

Train Budapest to Bratislava from £12

Next available departures

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 1 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	13:55	Hlavná stanica	Cheapest
	11:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	13:55	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	5h 22m	20:20	Nivy bus station	No tags
	11:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	13:55	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	17:58	Kelenföld	4h 22m	22:20	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 2 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	Cheapest
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58	Kelenföld	6h 22m	18:20	Nivy bus station	No tags
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	5h 22m	20:20	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 3 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	Cheapest
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	5h 22m	20:20	Nivy bus station	No tags
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	17:58	Kelenföld	4h 22m	22:20	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 4 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	Cheapest
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58	Kelenföld	6h 22m	18:20	Nivy bus station	No tags
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	5h 22m	20:20	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 5 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	Cheapest
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	07:58	Kelenföld	6h 22m	14:20	Nivy bus station	No tags
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58	Kelenföld	6h 22m	18:20	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 6 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	Cheapest
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	07:58	Kelenföld	6h 22m	14:20	Nivy bus station	No tags
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	No tags
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 7 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	Cheapest
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58	Kelenföld	6h 22m	18:20	Nivy bus station	No tags
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	5h 22m	20:20	Nivy bus station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Bratislava on 8 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	17:58	Kelenföld	4h 22m	22:20	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:58	Kelenföld	6h 22m	18:20	Nivy bus station	No tags
	05:30	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	07:55	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	5h 22m	20:20	Nivy bus station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:16 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Budapest to Bratislava

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50bus per day

3h 15mAverage duration

103 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£10 - £50	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £33	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
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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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

3.5/533 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi2.5

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.

22 October 2025

The train was very nice compared to the usual trains

Zaidah B.

28 September 2025

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

Julianne T.

5 September 2025

SK train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Bratislava by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Budapest to Bratislava?
The cheapest train tickets from Budapest to Bratislava start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Budapest to Bratislava?
The average train journey time from Budapest to Bratislava is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 9 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 05:30. And the latest train departs at 19:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

30/03

£17

31/03

£17

Today

£17

02/04

£17

03/04

£18

04/04

£17

05/04

£18

06/04

£17

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Bratislava was searched and found on 30 Mar 2026 with a price of £17

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 £17 to £29 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 £17, which is on 2026-04-02.