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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Budapest
    Departure location: Könyves Kálmán
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Žilina
    Destination location: Zilina Autobusova Stanica
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $18
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Budapest
    Departure location: Mexikói út
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Žilina
    Destination location: Zilina Autobusova Stanica
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $18
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Budapest
    Departure location: Airport (BUD)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Žilina
    Destination location: Zilina Autobusova Stanica
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $36
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Budapest
    Departure location: Airport (BUD)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Žilina
    Destination location: Zilina Autobusova Stanica
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $76
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Budapest
    Departure location: Népliget
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Žilina
    Destination location: Žilina, SK
    Operated by
    RegioJet + RegioJet
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $51
Bus Budapest to Žilina: Trip Overview

Bus Budapest to Žilina: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$36
Average bus trip duration9h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure4:25 AM
Distance126 miles (203 km)
Latest bus departure10:50 PM

Budapest to Žilina Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures10
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:25AM - 10:50PM
Minimum Price$13
Average Ticket Price$36
Minimum Trip Duration4h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration9h
Distance126 miles (203 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, RegioJet
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Budapest - Žilina

The bus is the best choice to get to Žilina without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from Budapest to Žilina is about 9h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 4h 45m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 120 miles (194 km) that separate the two cities.

About 120 miles (194 km) separate Budapest and Žilina.

You can choose from 10 travel times and travel with FlixBus and RegioJet. The number of buses running from Budapest to Žilina may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Budapest to Žilina a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 4:25 AM and ending at 10:50 PM.

If you're headed to Žilina from Budapest, chances are that your bus will leave from Népliget and arrive at Zilina Autobusova Stanica. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Budapest to Žilina by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $13, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Budapest to Žilina is $36. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $13 and $78, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Budapest to Žilina but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Budapest to Žilina, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Budapest to Žilina will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Budapest by bus?

Bus from Žilina to Budapest

You can also go to Žilina by train

Train from Budapest to Žilina

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