The train between Budapest and Bratislava takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Bratislava. 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 Budapest and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 7:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest station and arriving at Bratislava station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
Budapest to Bratislava train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Budapest-Nyugati pu station.
Budapest to Bratislava train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Bratislava hl.st. station.
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The distance between Budapest and Bratislava is 161.4 km. The road distance is 212 km.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Bratislava hl.st. every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Two other operators also service this route.