What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Banska Bystrica?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Banska Bystrica is to train which costs €13 - €21 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Banska Bystrica?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Banska Bystrica is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Banska Bystrica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Banská Bystrica. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Banska Bystrica?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Banska Bystrica. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Banska Bystrica via Nove Zamky and Surany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Budapest to Banska Bystrica?

The distance between Budapest and Banska Bystrica is 181 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Banska Bystrica without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Banska Bystrica without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs €15 - €25.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Banska Bystrica?

The bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Banská Bystrica takes 3h including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Banska Bystrica bus from?

Budapest to Banska Bystrica bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Banska Bystrica train from?

Budapest to Banska Bystrica train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Banska Bystrica?

The best way to get from Budapest to Banska Bystrica is to bus which takes 3h and costs €15 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €21 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Budapest to Banska Bystrica bus arrive?

Budapest to Banska Bystrica bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Banská Bystrica station.

Where does the Budapest to Banska Bystrica train arrive?

Budapest to Banska Bystrica train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Nove Zamky station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Banska Bystrica?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Banska Bystrica is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Budapest to Banska Bystrica.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Banska Bystrica?

Book your Budapest to Banska Bystrica bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Banska Bystrica?

There are 678+ hotels available in Banska Bystrica.

Budapest to Banska Bystrica - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Budapest to Banska Bystrica by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Banská Bystricabus N911 / ...
3h
€15–25
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Nove Zamkytrain Rj
2. Take the train from Surany to Banska Bystricatrain 831 / ...
5h 17m
€13–21
Drive 171.4 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Banská Bystricacar 171.4 km
2h 49m
€26–37

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Distance: 180.9 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Banska Bystrica, Slovakia?

FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Banská Bystrica 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Banska Bystrica via Nove Zamky and Surany in around 5h 17m.

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