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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Budapest Nyugati Train Station | Hlavná stanica | Cheapest | |||||
| Budapest Nyugati Train Station | Hlavná stanica | Fastest | |||||
RegioJet + RegioJet | Kelenföld | Nivy bus station | No tags | |||||
| Budapest Nyugati Train Station | Hlavná stanica | No tags | |||||
RegioJet + RegioJet | Kelenföld | Nivy bus station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Budapest to Bratislava
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Budapest and Bratislava?
Budapest
- ABudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - DBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
Bratislava
- ATomášikova 3496/56, 831 03 Bratislava, Slovakia
- CNábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
- D
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
Train Companies
Users have noted that the train service is generally positive, with clean trains, friendly staff, and timely departures. However, some have mentioned that arrival delays were not communicated, and there were few instructions available in English. Additionally, while the chairs were spacious, they did not recline, and the Wi-Fi was slow.
Slovak Rail Budapest Bratislava recent customer reviews
On time departure. Arrival was delayed and not announced. Spacious chair but don't recline. Wifi slow.
Tiffany T.
The train was very nice compared to the usual trains
Zaidah B.
The train was clean, the staff was friendly and it left on time.
Julianne T.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Bratislava by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Budapest to Bratislava?
The cheapest train tickets from Budapest to Bratislava start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Budapest to Bratislava?
The average train journey time from Budapest to Bratislava is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 25m and is operated by Slovak Rail.
Which train operators serve the Budapest to Bratislava route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Budapest to Bratislava?
The earliest train from Budapest to Bratislava departs at 05:30. And the latest train departs at 19:30.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Budapest to Bratislava was searched and found on 30 Mar 2026 with a price of £17To 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 £17 to £29 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 £17, which is on 2026-04-04.
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