The average train between Bratislava and Budapest takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava 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 Bratislava and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Budapest at 10:28 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Budapest station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
Bratislava to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava hl.st. station.
Bratislava to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati pu station.
Book your Bratislava to Budapest train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
The distance between Bratislava and Budapest is 161.4 km. The road distance is 212 km.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Bratislava hl.st. to Budapest-Nyugati pu every 4 hours. Tickets cost Ft 3,700–7,000 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Three other operators also service this route.