Budapest to Bratislava by train
There is a direct connection between the cities. A EuroCity train shuttles approximately every 2 hours and it takes only 2 hours and 40 minutes. Bratislava's central station is called Bratislava - hlavná stanica, often shortened to Bratislava- hl. st. in some occasions. In Budapest you will arrive to/depart from the Budapest Keleti station.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Normal tariff | Reduced tariff |
|---|---|---|
| Return ticket | 17,50€ | 8,75€ |
| One-way ticket | app. 15€ | app. 7,5€ |
You can buy tickets directly in the station, however, it is not possible to buy on the internet. You will not get a reservation of a set, so you can sit anywhere in the 2nd class. Visit the Official Slovak Rail website (SK) for more information.
Timetable
The train shuttles every 2 hours from both stations. The first train from Bratislava departs at 5:50 and the last direct one at 19:54. From Budapest, the first one departs at 5:25 and the last direct one at 15:25. The journey takes 2 hours and 41 minutes in both directions
Transport from the station
The public transport stop is called "Hlavná stanica" and is one of the most important stops in whole city. Visit the Official public transport web site for more information. The basic directions and routes from station:
- to city center - you take any bus or trolleybus directing to Račianske mýto and then take a tram to the city center. Or you can just walk following the signs "Centrum"
- to the bus station - take the direct bus number 210 towards "Autobusová stanica" and take off at the last stop.
- to the airport - take the direct bus number 21 toward "Letisko M.R. Štefánika" and take off at the last stop.
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I want to go from Budapest to Bratislava on August 25th. How can I reserve this and when.
Thanks
Published by brian on 2013-05-21 18:29:14
Contemplating a day trip from Budapest to Bratislava. Am I correct that the trains only run from Budapest to Bratislava and vice versa once every 2 hours or so?
Published by Matt on 2013-05-19 19:26:28
HI im plan to get a train from budapest to brtislava i can book it ahead in the internet ?
or just one day before at Keleti stn in budapest ? will be enough seats ?
how ever if i want buy ticket from budapest to Vienna but i want stop for 2 nights in Bratislva it possible ? how much its cost ?
Published by TAL on 2013-05-19 14:42:00
If I buy round trip Budapest to Vienna and back, can I stop off in Bratislava for a few hours on the way from Budapest to Vienna and then just get on a later train from Bratislava the rest of the way to Vienna without incurring a further charge?
Published by Sanford Hartman on 2013-05-19 04:33:07
Hi,
I'm would like to go from Bratislava to Budapest. Do trains go regularly? Is it ok to buy at the train station or should I buy online in advance?
Thanks,
Craig
Published by Craig on 2013-05-18 13:49:17
Hi. I am looking to book a one-way trip Budapest Keleti to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The mav start website will not let me do this online but WILL let me book Budapest to Vienna which, on selected trains, stops at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. This should be ok shouldn`t it, as it is still much cheaper than other rail booking agencies?
Published by Colin on 2013-05-17 13:50:18
Hi , I am traveling to Bratislava in June.
I need to get from budapest to Bratislava.
My Ryanair flight does not land until 19:40. Therefore doubt I will make the last train at 20:05.
Is there any other way to make it anywhere near Bratislava after 20:05?
Published by David on 2013-05-13 10:53:29
Hi David,
that is the last one direct train to Bratislava. You can take 21:24 train to Vienna. Or maybe stay that night in Budapest?
Hope you will make it.
Published by Admin on 2013-05-13 23:19:30
We are US citizens, 63 and 68 years old. Are we qualified for reduced fair , traveling Budapest/Bratislava one way?
Published by Hang on 2013-05-11 13:38:04
Hello Hang,
I am sorry, but reduced tariff is only applicable for children.
Have a safe trip
Published by Admin on 2013-05-13 23:14:44
Hello,
I'll be in Budapest in June and want to visit Bratislava.
Do you confirm that the return ticket train price is 17.50€ in the trains EC 276 Slovan/EC 277 Slovan?
Kind regards,
Miguel
Published by Miguel on 2013-05-08 15:25:43
Hi Miguel,
yes, the price should be the same.
Regards
Published by Admin on 2013-05-10 22:38:47
Is it possible to buy the return ticket in Bratislava? Is the price than the same?
Published by Gabi on 2013-05-06 08:46:00
Hi Gabi,
yes it is possible and the price does not differ.
Regards
Published by Admin on 2013-05-06 13:34:20
Hi, I will be in Budapest and I am keen on going to Bratislava by train. The return ticket sounds like a better deal but is there a validity period for the return ticket? I'm thinking of going to Bratislava on the 19 of June and go back to Budapest on the 21 June. Will my return ticket still be valid then? Thank you!
Published by Lindsay on 2013-04-30 14:34:11
Hi Lindsay,
your return ticket will be valid for sure.
Have a nice trip
Published by Admin on 2013-05-01 12:28:17
hi there. i would like to get to bratislava tomorrow 1/4/13 and it\'s easter monday. will the trains be running on a reduced schedule? also will the train tickets be more expensive than the 15 euro quoted on this site? chad.
Published by chad pashut on 2013-03-31 20:34:06
Hi Chad,
neither the train schedule, nor the tariff does not change.
Have a nice trip
Published by Admin on 2013-03-31 20:55:56
May I know if I can buy the train tickets of Budapest - Bratislava at the counter at Budapest Keleti station? Or do I need to buy them online before my trip?
If I can buy it personally at the train station, will the fare be the same EUR15? And under what condition that the reduced tariff applicable? Thanks.
Published by Kim on 2013-03-24 15:40:09
Hello,
you can buy it at the counter, it is even easier than via the internet. Cost does not differ.Reduced tariff is applicable only for children.
Regards
Published by Admin on 2013-03-27 09:52:57
Thanks for your reply.
I actually wrote to Mav-Start to ask for the price of a one-way ticket and they replied saying that it cost 27,80EUR/person, instead of 15EUR that is stated here. This is such a huge difference for a one-way ticket. I am on a budget trip, can you please advise?
Another thing is, my stop before Budapest is Vienna. So, can I buy the ticket at Vienna train station, or must I buy it in Budapest? Thanks.
Published by Kim on 2013-03-27 15:02:59
Hello,
there is probably this difference because on one way ticket no discount is applicable. I think the truth will be somewhere between, but maybe you should consider buying return ticket as it looks like that the price is lower in this case.
I think you should be able to buy a ticket in Vienna, but I would suggest buying it directly in Budapest in case there are som price changes and discounts applicable only in Budapest or Bratislava.
Have a safe trip
Published by Admin on 2013-03-31 20:46:57
which train station from budapest to bratislava and how much is the cost one way and is there a train at noon
thanks
Published by alfred taliana on 2013-03-20 07:56:27
HI
Do you know some company that provides some citytour in Vienna , from Bratilsava?
Me and my family will be in Slovakia few days and want to visit Vienna, without take the train.
Thanks
Leandro
Published by Leandro M. on 2013-03-04 22:29:16
Hi Leonardo,
unfortunately I was unable to find any company. However, taking a train is really very comfortable.
Regards
Published by Admin on 2013-03-06 09:40:33
Come to Bratislava in April, and we want to buy a train ticket (round trip) to go to Budapest. Can we buy the return ticket for different days? Come April 3rd day and want to go back on the 6th.
Thanks
Published by Maria on 2013-02-25 12:49:18
Hello Maria,
it is not possible to buy tickets on the internet. The return ticket should be valid 16 days, so it is up to you when you make your way back.
Regards
Published by Admin on 2013-02-25 12:57:45
Okay! in Bratislava station, we can buy roundtrip tickets to go to Budapest on day 3 and day 6 again? And the price is 17,50 Euros?
Thank you so much!
Published by Maria on 2013-02-25 13:11:41
In Bratislava station, we can buy roundtrip tickets to go to Budapest on April 3 and return on April 6?
And the price is 17,50 Euros?
Thank you very much!
Published by Maria on 2013-02-25 13:17:23
Hi. I see you wrote that reduced tariff is 8.75 euro. Is that price only from Bratislava to Budapest?? Because I found out that there is no discount for the travel from Budapest to Bratislava because in Budapest's railway station don't accept ISIC cards.
Published by Bojana on 2013-02-24 01:07:35
Hello Bojana,
price 8.75 euro is a reduced return ticket tariff applicable only for children or dogs.
Regards
Published by Admin on 2013-02-25 11:15:11
Hi there,
I use wheelchair and I would like to traver from Budampest to Bratislava and later to Praha and back by train and just want to know is it wheelchair accessible? And also should I (and could I) reserve it in advance?
Published by Jo on 2013-02-22 15:41:55
Hello,
I have contacted Slovak Rail. I will contact you as soon as I get the reply from them.
Regards
Published by Admin on 2013-02-25 10:48:56
Hello,
I have got the reply from Slovak Rail:
From Bratislava to Praha, there is a train "EC 272/273 Avala" departing daily at 18:13 from Bratislava. From Praha, it departs at 5:39 every day. It is needed to book a ticket at least 48 hours before the journey here: info@slovakrail.sk .
From Bratislava to Budapest use train "EC 272/273 Avala" departing at 9:50, or train "EC 130/131 Varsovia" departing at 17:50. From Budapest to Bratislava these trains depart at 7:25 or 15:25.
However, if these hours do not suit you, please refer to http://www.cp.sk (change to English on bottom right) and find the route. There are listed several more trains with wheelchair access.
Have a pleasant trip.
Published by Admin on 2013-02-26 10:09:41
Hi, I'm from Finland and I will come to Budapest next summer. I would like to know how much pay return ticket from Budabest to Bratislava. I know that's 17,50€ from Bratislava to Budabest but is it same price other way. What it is in Hungary currency and can I buy the return ticket in Budapest?
Published by Terho on 2013-02-13 18:49:55
Hei Terho,
yes, the price is 17,50€. The currency in Hungary is called Hungarian Forint (1EUR = 300 HUF) and it is possible to buy tickets in Budapest.
Hope you will like Bratislava :)
Published by Admin on 2013-02-17 11:59:44
My family and I plan to come to Bratislava by train from Budapest. My wife and I have the rail pass "Bahncard 25" issue by Deutsche Bahn (Germany). Can we both avail the reduced tariff? Also, does my 5 year old son need to buy the train ticket OR can he travel for free?
Published by Niket Jain on 2013-02-13 14:25:35
Hi Niket Jain,
I think you will not be able to get the reduced tariff with the Bahncard 25 as I was reading the conditions on the official web site. However, I still suggest you to ask on the station. I also think your son will not need to buy a ticket, however, you will need to ask for so called "registration ticket". It is for free and issued for children under 6. Please confirm these information on the station.
Have a nice trip :)
Published by Admin on 2013-02-17 11:56:20
Is there a first class compartment Budapest to Bratislava?
Published by michael on 2013-02-03 14:52:22
Hi Michael,
yes, there is a first class available also.
Regards.
Published by Admin on 2013-02-03 15:11:08
Hi, I'm Leaving Lisbon to Budapest by plane and want to do the following itinerary: Budapest-Bratislava-Vienna-Budapest by train. What is the Best Way to Make? from 24.03.2012 to 03.30.2012. Quais as widgets? thanks.
Published by Goncalo on 2013-01-29 08:27:13
Hi Goncalo,
you should use train - it is fast and cheap. Please see:
Budapest to Bratislava by train
Bratislava to Vienna by train
for more information.
Have a safe trip.
Published by Admin on 2013-01-29 10:41:02
Oi, vou sair de lisboa pra budapeste de avião e quero fazer o itinerario: Budapeste-bratislava-viena-Budapeste de comboio. qual a melhor forma de o fazer? de 24-03-2012 a 30-03-2012. quais as estações?
Published by Goncalo on 2013-01-29 08:17:40
Can I use my \"european east pass\" to buy the reduced tariff ticket?? If yes, will it count a one day travelled from my pass???
Published by alaria on 2013-01-27 12:38:19
Hi Alaria,
i did not find literally written that you are eligible for the discounted tariff with european east pass, but I think it will not be any problem. You should better ask on the station directly.
Regards
Published by Admin on 2013-01-29 10:38:01
Hi, can I get the reduced tariff by using my campus student card? I am a student in Portugal.
Published by Nif on 2013-01-23 18:43:23
Hi Nif,
unfortunately the reduced tariff is available only for children.
Regards
Published by Admin on 2013-01-24 11:12:20
Hi,
I want to travel from Budapest to Bratislava at night, exactly on Sunday 10th of February 2013 at 23:00 pm.
Are there night trains?
Published by Tarek on 2013-01-18 13:40:59
Hello Tarek,
unfortunately there is no night, because the journey takes only 2 hours 40. Last direct train from Budapest departs at 20:05 or the first one next day at 5:25.
Regards
Published by Admin on 2013-01-18 13:57:42
I am wondering how to book in advance a trip that looks like this, to be arranged for some time in February 2013: Budapest to Bratislava (stay 2 days)
Bratislava to Warsaw (stay 3 days)
Warsaw to Budapest
I will be flying to and from Budapest from the USA and want to make this other trip before leaving Budapest the final time. Could you advise the best way to do this - train, airplane, or a combination of both? Thanks, Lisa McCann
Published by Lisa McCann on 2013-01-09 22:06:18
Hello Lisa,
unfortunately, there is no possibility to buy a ticket on the internet neither for the Budapest - Bratislava train (shuttles every two hours, takes two hours) nor for Bratislava to Warsaw (shuttles twice a day, takes 8 hours). However, these trains are usually not that full so you will be able to buy a ticket even a few hours before departure on the station. I suggest you to try to buy all the tickets as you arrive to Budapest.
To go back from Warszaw to Budapest, use a plane. See low-cost airlines http://www.ryanair.com - it costs only around 35USD and takes 1 hour.
Have a nice trip :)
Published by Admin on 2013-01-10 22:50:34
i want to get to Budapest Airport fro 13.00 on 6th January from Bratislava - im confused - can anyone help??
Published by paula on 2012-12-26 18:46:10
Hi Paula,
you can use a train to get to the main Budapest train station called Keleti. There will be buses and taxis directing to the airport.
Regards
Published by Admin on 2012-12-27 22:57:21
Will the return ticket from Bratislava to Budapest cover an over night stop in Budapest i.e - Travel from Bratislava Sat Morning to Budapest and return to Bratislava on the Sunday ?
Published by Andy Peck on 2012-12-23 18:59:52
Hello Andy,
of course, the return ticket covers both directions and is valid 1 month. You are safe :)
Regards
Published by Admin on 2012-12-24 11:14:20
Hi, what is the different between normal tarrif and reduced tarrif tickets? In what condition I can buy a reduced tarrif ticket?
Published by Mambo on 2012-10-28 09:25:22
Hi Mambo,
you can generally get the reduced tariff if you:
- are a child under 15
- are a student with a valid student card (i.e. ISIC) under 26
- own a Junior Railplus Euro<26 card
- own some other European railway card
- are a senior
Published by Admin on 2012-10-28 11:09:10
Where do we buy train tickets from Budapest to Bratislava? What is the cost for baggage - we will have 3 large bags and some carry on bags too. We will travel on Monday, December 3.
Published by cindy on 2012-10-19 23:19:23
Hi cindy,
you will have to buy tickets directly on the train station, there is no online sale. You do not pay for baggage.
Published by Admin on 2012-10-21 12:07:28
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