How far is Budapest from Bratislava by coach?

The journey from Bratislava to Budapest by coach covers an approximate distance of 101 miles (162 km).

Is there a way to reach Budapest from Bratislava without a car?

The best way to go from Bratislava to Budapest without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Bratislava to Budapest from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 18 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:45	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	16:35	Népliget	Cheapest
	15:40	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	18:00	Kelenföld	Fastest
	14:30	AS Mlynské nivy	3h 30m	18:00	Népliget	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:20	Nivy bus station	4h 38m	15:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	15:40	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 5m	18:45	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 19 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:15	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	06:05	Népliget	Cheapest
	06:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	08:30	Kelenföld	Fastest
	14:30	AS Mlynské nivy	3h 30m	18:00	Népliget	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	04:50	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 30m	08:20	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:15	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	06:05	Népliget	Cheapest
	06:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	08:30	Kelenföld	Fastest
	14:30	AS Mlynské nivy	3h 30m	18:00	Népliget	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	04:50	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 30m	08:20	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:15	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	06:05	Népliget	Cheapest
	06:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	08:30	Kelenföld	Fastest
	14:30	AS Mlynské nivy	3h 30m	18:00	Népliget	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	04:50	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 30m	08:20	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:15	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	06:05	Népliget	Cheapest
	06:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	08:30	Kelenföld	Fastest
	14:30	AS Mlynské nivy	3h 30m	18:00	Népliget	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	04:50	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 30m	08:20	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:15	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	06:05	Népliget	Cheapest
	06:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	08:30	Kelenföld	Fastest
	14:30	AS Mlynské nivy	3h 30m	18:00	Népliget	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	04:50	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 30m	08:20	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:45	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	16:35	Népliget	Cheapest
	06:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	08:30	Kelenföld	Fastest
	03:15	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	04:50	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 30m	08:20	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 25 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:15	Nivy bus station	2h 50m	06:05	Népliget	Cheapest
	06:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 20m	08:30	Kelenföld	Fastest
	14:30	AS Mlynské nivy	3h 30m	18:00	Népliget	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	04:50	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 30m	08:20	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bratislava to Budapest

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 2 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

2h 23mAverage duration

101 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£10 - £74	Average duration2h 56m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £32	Average duration2h 23m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

Based on 1057 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the value for money but often complained with the Wi-Fi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at £10

RegioJet Bratislava Budapest recent customer reviews

the comfort and cleanliness

Maribeth I.

14 October 2024

One hour late!!

Rachel Z.

1 July 2018

Express Busline

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Bratislava and Budapest?

Stops in Bratislava

A - AS Mlynské nivy

B - Most SNP

C - Bratislava Airport

D - Petržalka Einsteinova

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

Stops in Budapest

A - Népliget

B - Kelenföld

C - Budapest Airport

D - Mexikói út

E - Könyves Kálmán

F - Budapest Airport BUD

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bratislava to Budapest

How far is Budapest from Bratislava by coach?
The journey from Bratislava to Budapest by coach covers an approximate distance of 101 miles (162 km).
Is there a way to reach Budapest from Bratislava without a car?
The best way to go from Bratislava to Budapest without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£20

17/11

£19

Today

£10

19/11

£8

20/11

£8

21/11

£8

22/11

£8

23/11

£8

The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Budapest was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bratislava to Budapest as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £8 to £50 for a bus ticket from Bratislava to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.