There are 5 ways to get from Hungary to Slovakia by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rj
2h 25m€10–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Budapest to Bratislavabus
3h 2m€7–15Drive 200.7 km
- Drive from Budapest to Bratislavacar 200.7 km
1h 52m€31–44Bus via Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
- Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus 260 / ...
3h 56m€16–30Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Budapest to Bratislava201.2 km
2h 49m€9
Hungary to Slovakia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hungary to Slovakia is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Hungary to Slovakia is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest and arriving at Bratislava. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Hungary and Slovakia is 212 km. The road distance is 200.7 km.
The best way to get from Hungary to Slovakia without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €10 - €12.
The train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Hungary to Slovakia bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Budapest station.
Hungary to Slovakia train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
The best way to get from Hungary to Slovakia is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €10 - €12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €15 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Hungary and Slovakia?
Railjet operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Hungarian Railways (MÁV) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Budapest to Bratislava once daily. Tickets cost €7–15 and the journey takes 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €30–50
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- [email protected]
- Website
- svs.md
Bus from Budapest to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Budapest to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hungary to Slovakia bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Bratislava station.
Hungary to Slovakia train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hungary to Slovakia is 201 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Hungary to Slovakia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hungary and Slovakia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.