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Budapest to Žilina buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Budapest and Žilina takes 5h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Budapest to Žilina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 5m
Duration
270 km
Distance
€29
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Budapest to Žilina bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Budapest and Žilina. The service departs Budapest at 4:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Žilina at 21:05:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Žilina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 269.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Žilina, Slovakia?

FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Žilina 4 times a week. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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