The cheapest and fastest trains from Bratislava to Budapest
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
10 h 41 m
Average duration
10 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bratislava to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Budapest will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $42.
To travel from Bratislava to Budapest you need to make at least 2 changes.
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bratislava to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 161 km
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$56 Average Price | $20 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bratislava to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 4:17 am Bratislava hlavná stanica | 10h41 | 2:58 pm Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 changes | |
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Why should you book Bratislava to Budapest trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs ÖBB | Euro City (EC)?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for ÖBB | Euro City (EC), but also compare tickets for the likes of ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet or ÖBB | Railjet to find the best option for your trip from Bratislava to Budapest.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bratislava to Budapest
Trains from Bratislava to Budapest run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 but you can travel from only $10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 10h 41m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 10h 41m |
First train 04:42 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), PKP Intercity, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) from Bratislava to Budapest trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), PKP Intercity, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) trains will get you between Bratislava and Budapest from $10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
Regiojet
ÖBB | Railjet
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
PKP Intercity
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
FAQs: Bratislava to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Budapest by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bratislava and Budapest
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Šancová Street.
- Fach Restaurant
- Savoy Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Matyšák
- Mercure Bratislava Centrum Hotel
- Loft Hotel Bratislava
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Hall 3: access to tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolleybus: Line 210
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Kopčianska Street.
- Restaurant Petržalka
- Pizzeria La Mamma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Viktor
- Hotel Dominika
- Hotel Expo
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Lines 80, 91, 93
- Tram: Line 3
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
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