Bratislava - Budapest (250km, duration by bus approx. 3 hours)
Travelling from Bratislava to Budapest by bus is very easy and comfortable. There are several bus companies providing great daily service on the Bratislava - Budapest line. The best known are Student Agency and Orangeways.
Student Agency
Student Agency operates daily from Bratislava to Budapest with its typical bright yellow coaches.
Price
One way ticket costs 9.00€ and round trip 16.00€. It is not necessary to print your ticket, just show the email or the ticket number to the stewardess while getting on board.
Your travel will be supervised by stewardess. Other services provided on board: movies, TV shows, radio station, free hot drinks, cold drinks and snacks for sale, electric socket (230V)
Discounts
Owners of valid cards have following discounts for Student Agency buses:
from Bratislava central bus station "Mlynske Nivy"
11:15
19:45
(departures)
to Budapest Nepliget, bus stop: city bus 901
14:00
22:30
(arrivals)
from Budapest Nepliget, bus stop: city bus 901
9:30
15:30
(departures)
to Bratislava Bus station “Mlynske Nivy”
12:15
18:15
(arrivals)
Baggage policy
2 carry-on luggages not greater than 15 x 25 x 35 cm, 15kg are transported for free
1 carry-on luggage is charged by 0.5 € / 200 HUF
Orangeways
Another company providing bus connecting Hungarian capital with Bratislava and continuing to Prague and even Berlin is Hungarian provider Orangeways.
Schedule (daily)
Daily connection Budapest – Bratislava – Prague – Berlin - see schedule.
Price
One way ticket Bratislava - Budapest costs up to 13€, round trip is 26€. To buy online ticket visit their website.
We recommend you to be at the bus station at least 20 minutes before the departure of the bus so that you can calmly hand your luggage since the bus leaves on time and does not wait for missing passengers.
Baggage policy
One carry-on luggage is transported for free (maximum size: 10kg, 50 x 20 x 40cm)
The company accept two items of luggage per passenger with maximum dimensions 100 x 50 x 40, 32kg.
It is not possible to buy train tickets online. Consider traveling by bus. It is cheaper, more flexible and takes the same time. Buy bus tickets here!
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I will be staying in Budapest for 10 days next year. I would like to travel to Bratislava on one of these days. Do I have to buy a ticket on line if not where I can buy a ticket . Plus I am a senior over 65. Will I get a discount ? It will just be a day trip. Look forward to your response.
yes, there is a discount, just ask the cashier. You need to buy the ticket in advance at a desk located somewhere at the bus station, or right through our page (above).
Hi my name is Abdulkerim Babat and i live in Bratislava i am student there today(10.10.2015) i travel from Bratislava to Budapest and i forget my wallet and Passport in bus which has 3SJ 8242 numberplate and i am in Budapest now it will be very very nice if you as soon as possiblefind it this is my phone number 0944 940 462 thamk you very much. And i left at 11:45. Plesea help me i really lost my everything even my return ticket and i am in Budapest now
I would guess so, but perhaps they have to be dismantled and placed in the cargo area. However, to be sure, rather contact the bus service provider, since I would not take this for granted.
Hi! we have to go from Bratislava to Budapest on April. How do we do to get from the airport to catch a bus or train to Budapest? which is the most recommended option with flexible hours ?
after your arrival to Bratislava airport, get a bus number 61 to get to Bratislava train station. From there, we recommend to go by train: https://bratislava-slovakia.eu/travel/budapest-bratislava/budapest-train