There are 5 ways to get from Vrútky to Budapest by train, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Vrutky to Banska Bystricatrain 947 / ...
- Take the bus from Banská Bystrica to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N911 / ...
5h 10mFt 6,778–10,763Train
- Take the train from Vrutky to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain 600 / ...
- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Rj
5h 45mFt 7,617–27,939Drive 228 km
- Drive from Vrútky to Budapestcar 228 km
3h 28mFt 12,876–18,598Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Ruzomberok to BudapestEurobusways
5h 15mFt 15,634–26,140Bus
- Take the bus from Žilina to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N1311
6h 18mFt 8,857–13,641
Vrútky to Budapest by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vrútky to Budapest is to train and bus which costs 6 500 Ft - 11 000 Ft and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Vrútky to Budapest is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs 12 000 Ft - 19 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Vrútky to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Žilina and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Vrútky to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Vrutky and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Vrútky and Budapest is 254 km. The road distance is 228 km.
The best way to get from Vrútky to Budapest without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 10m and costs 6 500 Ft - 11 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Vrútky to Budapest, including transfers.
Vrútky to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Žilina station.
Vrútky to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Vrutky station.
The best way to get from Vrútky to Budapest is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs 7 500 Ft - 28 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8 500 Ft - 14 000 Ft and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Vrútky, Slovakia and Budapest, Hungary?
You can take a train from Vrutky to Budapest-Nyugati via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, Eurobusways operates a shuttle from Ruzomberok to Budapest on demand. Tickets cost Ft 15,000–25,000 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Vrutky to Banska Bystrica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,200–2,300
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Vrutky to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,900–7,000
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,700–7,000
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,064
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 17,000–21,000
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- PKP Intercity
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 8,500–16,000
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Banská Bystrica to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 5,500–8,500
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Žilina to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 8,500–13,000
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Ruzomberok to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Ft 15,000–25,000
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
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Booking & Getting There
Vrútky to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Vrútky to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vrútky to Budapest is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Vrútky to Budapest.
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