The average train between Banská Bystrica and Budapest takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Banská Bystrica to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Banská Bystrica and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Banská Bystrica is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Budapest at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Surany and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Banská Bystrica to Budapest? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Banská Bystrica to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Banská Bystrica station and arriving at Budapest station via Surany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Banská Bystrica to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Banska Bystrica station.
Banská Bystrica to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
The distance between Banská Bystrica and Budapest is 138.3 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Banska Bystrica to Budapest-Nyugati via Surany and Nove Zamky in around 5h 1m.