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Budapest to Bratislava

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Posted by September 07, 2018 Leave a comment

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Which transport type to choose?
1. Where do you want to go?
2. Decide based on parameters

The distance between Bratislava and Budapest is approximately 200km. The most convenient mean of transport is train, yet regular buses shuttle between the two cities, too. No regular boat service operates on the route.

Following guide tries to provide the most accurate information to make it easier for you to choose between train and bus. Following tables illustrate the easiest way to get from one city center to another, or from airport to airport. You can also decide based on parameters like comfort of travel, duration, frequency etc. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask below.

Which transport type to choose?

It is only up to you, which mean of transport would you prefer, but the table below should help you making a good decision.

Where do you want to go?

	Train	Bus	Taxi
Bratislava city center to Budapest city center	✓	✓	✓
Bratislava Airport to Budapest city center		✓	✓
Budapest Airport to Bratislava city center			✓
Budapest city center to Bratislava city center	✓	✓	✓

Decide based on parameters

	Train	Bus	Taxi / Car
Duration	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★
Comfort	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★★
Price	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★☆☆☆☆
Sightseeing	★☆☆☆☆	★★☆☆☆	★☆☆☆☆
Variability	★★☆☆☆	★★★★★	★★★★★
Frequency	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★★
Luggage transport	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★
ECO-friendliness	★★★★☆	★☆☆☆☆	★☆☆☆☆

Duration: Train and bus lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

Comfort: Trains are generally more comfortable when it comes to stretching legs. First class in trains and buses is available. Buses have WiFi on board.

Price: One-way bus ticket costs around 10€ and is the cheapest solution in this case.

Sightseeing: If you are looking for nice views and an extraordinary experience, do not expect anything like that with bus or train travel.

Variability: There are only two points directly connected between the cities: both train stations and both main bus stations. No other stops are inside the city.

Frequency: Trains shuttle every two hours, buses only twice a day.

Luggage transport: Oversize luggage is easily transportable in all means of transport - in trains there are overhead shelves, designated places in

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marvic bartolo on Feb 11, 2016

i would like to travel from Budapest to Bratislava 2 adults 2 kids 16 and 13 old. Which is the cheapest way to go by bus or train can you give me the bus and train timetable pls ?

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Samuel on Feb 11, 2016

Hi marvic bartolo,

that differs: trains are always for the same price and departs every few hours, you can check it here. On the other hand the price for buses may differ, for example they might be cheaper early in the morning you can check the timetables & also buy the tickets directly at our site here https://bratislava-slovakia.eu/travel/budapest-bratislava/bratislava-budapest-bus . That being said, both options are roughly equal, though buses are bit cheaper on average.

Have a nice trip!

Samuel

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vali on Oct 03, 2015

Hello,

I would like to know if there is a ferry in October from Budapest to Bratislava.

So where is she goes in Budapest and Bratislava where she comes from.

What is the cost of the cruise?

Thank you (:

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Samuel on Oct 04, 2015

Hi vali,

I'm afraid not. At the moment, the water level is so low, that Hydrofoil do not operate at all. I think there is only a little chance it will do so later this month.

Regards

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Ludmi on Sep 13, 2015

Hi!

Just want to know the price for 2 one way train tickets, from Bratislava to Budapest. I'll buy the ticket at the station, anyone know how much they are?

Thank in advance.

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Samuel on Sep 13, 2015

Hi Ludmi,

this site says it's 11euros, I believe it's a little bit more (but not much). It's a pity you can't check this online.

Regards

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Javier on Aug 05, 2015

I'm interested in go from Bratislava to Budapest by boat on September, but I can't find information about tickets on internet. Is possible this trip?, someone knows how much could cost and where book?

Kind regards

Javier

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