Next available departures

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on September 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	CheapestFastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	11:58am	Kelenföld	6h 22m	6:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	2:58pm	Kelenföld	5h 22m	8:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	5:58pm	Kelenföld	4h 22m	10:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags

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

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on September 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	5:58pm	Kelenföld	4h 22m	10:20pm	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	11:58am	Kelenföld	6h 22m	6:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	2:58pm	Kelenföld	5h 22m	8:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on September 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	5:58pm	Kelenföld	4h 22m	10:20pm	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	11:58am	Kelenföld	6h 22m	6:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	2:58pm	Kelenföld	5h 22m	8:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags

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

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on September 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	2:58pm	Kelenföld	5h 22m	8:20pm	Nivy bus station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	11:58am	Kelenföld	6h 22m	6:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	5:58pm	Kelenföld	4h 22m	10:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Bratislava on September 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	CheapestFastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	11:58am	Kelenföld	6h 22m	6:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	2:58pm	Kelenföld	5h 22m	8:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	5:58pm	Kelenföld	4h 22m	10:20pm	Nivy bus station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:30am	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	2h 25m	7:55am	Hlavná stanica	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 RUB 1,452, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

101 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceRUB 1,081 - RUB 10,530	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceRUB 1,452 - RUB 3,024	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

3.7/552 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi2.9

Travelers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the train's cleanliness, friendly staff, and punctual departures. Many appreciated the spacious seats and comfortable environment. Additionally, some reviews mentioned enjoying personal service from the catering department. However, there were occasional reports of delayed arrivals not being announced and slow Wi-Fi connectivity on board.

Slovak Rail Budapest Bratislava recent customer reviews

Very comfortable train which left and arrived on time. Great way to see the European countryside.

Stephen L.

September 12, 2026

Prompt service. Paid for 1st class and it was worth it. Spacious seats and a personal service from the catering department.

Steve O.

March 11, 2026

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

Tiffany T.

October 22, 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from RUB 1,452. The average price for this train route is around RUB 1,470. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Budapest to Bratislava?
The average train ride duration from Budapest to Bratislava is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 101 miles (163 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 25m and is operated by Slovak Rail.
Which train operators service the Budapest to Bratislava route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Budapest to Bratislava?
The earliest train departs from Budapest to Bratislava at 5:30am. And 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

09/18

RUB 1,925

09/19

RUB 2,232

Today

RUB 1,928

09/21

RUB 1,878

09/22

RUB 1,573

09/23

RUB 1,573

09/24

RUB 1,574

09/25

RUB 1,877

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Bratislava was searched and found on Sep 22, 2026 with a price of RUB 1,573

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 RUB 1,573 to RUB 3,198 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 RUB 1,573 which is on 2026-09-22.

What's the cheapest way to go from Budapest to Bratislava?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 20m	Avg PriceRUB 2,375	Daily Departures53
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 25m	Avg PriceRUB 1,470	Daily Departures8

The best way to travel between Budapest and Bratislava is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost RUB 1,470 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from RUB 1,452. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Bratislava, choose the train, as it will take you from Budapest to Bratislava in about 2h 25m - that's the fastest way to get there!