| Avg. journey time | 3h 55m |
| Trains per day | 9 |
| Fare range | €11.00 - €214.00 |
| Distance | 161km |
| Train operators | Leo Express, ÖBB, regiojet |
| First train departs at | 00:20 |
| Last train departs at | 23:20 |
| Fastest route | 2h 22m |
| Changes | Direct |
| Origin Station | Budapest |
| Destination Station | Bratislava |
ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 230 km/h and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
The average journey time between Budapest and Bratislava is 3 hours and 55 minutes and the fastest journey time is 2 hours and 22 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 12 trains per day travelling from Budapest to Bratislava. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The first train from Budapest to Bratislava departs at 00:20. The last train from Budapest to Bratislava departs at 23:20. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services. Alternatively, some popular routes may run throughout the night at a reduced frequency. There may also be less services on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Budapest to Bratislava without having to change trains. There are 9 direct trains from Budapest to Bratislava. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.