How much is the train ticket from Bratislava to Budapest?

The cheapest train tickets from Bratislava to Budapest start from R 273. The average price for this train route is around R 435. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bratislava to Budapest?

The average train journey time from Bratislava to Budapest is 2h 23m, covering a distance of 163 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 23m and is operated by Slovak Rail .

Which train operators serve the Bratislava to Budapest route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bratislava to Budapest?

The earliest train from Bratislava to Budapest departs at 08:05. And the latest train departs at 20:05.

Train Bratislava to Budapest from R 248

Next departures

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 4 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Cheapest
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:20	Nivy bus station	4h 38m	15:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 5 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Cheapest
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:20	Nivy bus station	4h 38m	15:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 6 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Cheapest
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:20	Nivy bus station	4h 38m	15:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 7 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Cheapest
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:20	Nivy bus station	4h 38m	15:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 8 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Cheapest
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:20	Nivy bus station	4h 38m	15:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 9 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Cheapest
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:20	Nivy bus station	4h 38m	15:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Budapest on 10 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Cheapest
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	08:30	Nivy bus station	4h 28m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	08:05	Hlavná stanica	2h 23m	10:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:20	Nivy bus station	4h 38m	15:58	Kelenföld	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 R 273, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

2h 23mAverage duration

163 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 196 - R 2 853	Average duration3h 1m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 273 - R 687	Average duration2h 23m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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

Bratislava

A
Nové Mesto
Tomášikova 3496/56, 831 03 Bratislava, Slovakia
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B
Bratislava Airport
C
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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D
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia

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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Train Companies

Slovak Rail

3.5/531 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.3

Based on 31 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Slovak Rail ticket prices on this trip start at R 273

Slovak Rail Bratislava Budapest recent customer reviews

Vlak neprišiel! Nevrátili mi peniaze, meškal som na letisku! Už nikdy viac nevyužijem vaše služby a budem ich odporúčať každému! Hrozné.

Uladzimir K.

26 December 2025

The train was over two hours late, and one stop before the final destination, they forced all passengers to leave the train and wait for the next one to bring us to the final destination, with no prior warning and in a disorganised manner. Will be avoiding this line in the future.

Brandon M.

27 April 2025

My train arrived 40 min late, which was the main incovenience.

Arina M.

18 November 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bratislava to Budapest by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Bratislava to Budapest?
The cheapest train tickets from Bratislava to Budapest start from R 273. The average price for this train route is around R 435. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bratislava to Budapest?
The average train journey time from Bratislava to Budapest is 2h 23m, covering a distance of 163 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 23m and is operated by Slovak Rail.
Which train operators serve the Bratislava to Budapest route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bratislava to Budapest?
The earliest train from Bratislava to Budapest departs at 08:05. And the latest train departs at 20:05.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

02/02

R 369

03/02

R 368

Today

R 368

05/02

R 368

06/02

R 308

07/02

R 308

08/02

R 308

09/02

R 308

The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Budapest was searched and found on 06 Feb 2026 with a price of R 308

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

You can expect to pay from R 308 to R 629 for a train ticket from Bratislava to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 308, which is on 2026-02-06.