There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Vrátna dolina by bus, train, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Dolný Kubínbus N911 / ...
6h 24m€23–37Train
cheapest- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rj
- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain 505 / ...
6h 37m€21–34Drive 272.5 km
- Drive from Budapest to Vrátna dolinacar 272.5 km
4h 12m€41–59Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to RuzomberokEurobusways
7h 2m€46–74
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Vrátna dolina is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Vrátna dolina is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Vrátna dolina. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Terchová centrum via Dolny Kubin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Vrátna dolina. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Zilina via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Budapest and Vrátna dolina is 287 km. The road distance is 272.5 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Vrátna dolina without a car is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs €22 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Budapest to Vrátna dolina, including transfers.
Budapest to Vrátna dolina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Vrátna dolina train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Vrátna dolina is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs €22 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Vrátna dolina, Slovakia?
FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Dolný Kubín twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Vrátna dolina via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Zilina, Žilina AS, and Terchová centrum in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Dolný Kubín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Budapest to Ruzomberok
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Vrátna dolina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dolný Kubín station.
Budapest to Vrátna dolina train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Vrátna dolina is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Budapest to Vrátna dolina.
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