Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Žilina to Budapest on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:49	Žilina, SK	12h 9m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
Train	00:49	Žilina, SK	12h 9m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
Train	07:03	Žilina, SK	12h 55m	19:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Žilina to Budapest

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 8 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 371, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

8h 25mAverage duration

197 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 371 - R 1 234	Average duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 491 - R 679	Average duration12h 9m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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

Žilina

A
Žilina, SK
Pavla Országha Hviezdoslava 9, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
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B
Zilina Autobusova Stanica
1. mája 735/30, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
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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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What's the cheapest way to go from Žilina to Budapest?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time8h 25m	Avg priceR 557	Daily departures5
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time12h 9m	Avg priceR 491	Daily departures2

The best way to travel between Žilina and Budapest is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 491 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 491. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Budapest, choose the train, as it will take you from Žilina to Budapest in about 8h 25m – that's the fastest way to get there!