Bratislava to Budapest Center Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bratislava and Budapest Center takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava to Budapest Center. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 33m
Duration: 214 km
Distance: Ft 14,309
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Nyugati pályaudvar M

best

Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Rj

2h 34m

Ft 4,235–43,759

Bratislava to Budapest Center train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bratislava and Budapest Center. 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 Center at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Nyugati and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

12:05 PM → 2:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 4:38 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
4:05 PM → 6:38 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
5:17 PM → 7:58 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

8:05 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 2:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 4:38 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

8:05 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 2:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 4:38 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

8:05 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 2:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 4:38 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:05 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 2:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 4:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:05 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 2:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 4:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

8:05 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 2:37 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 4:38 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bratislava to Budapest Center? 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.

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Budapest Center, Hungary?

České dráhy (ČD) operates a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati every 4 hours. Tickets cost Ft 9,000–14,000 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Three other operators also service this route.

Operators