- To Bratislava from Budapest by train
- How to get from Budapest to Bratislava by bus
- The car is not a luxury
The distance between the capitals of Hungary and Slovakia is about 220 km, and you can cover it in just 2.5-3 hours using the services of any land transport. If you are looking for the shortest route from Budapest to Bratislava, do not count on flights. There are no direct flights between these cities, and connecting flights will take much longer than a regular bus trip, and they will cost an order of magnitude more!
To Bratislava from Budapest by train
Direct trains from the Hungarian capital to Bratislava leave from Budapest West Railway Station:
- The station is called Budapest-Nyugati and is located at Kerepesi út 1062 Budapest, Teréz körút 55.
- Tourists can get to the Budapest-Nyugati station by trains of the blue line M3 of the Budapest metro and by buses and trams of routes NN 6 and 4. The desired stop is called Nyugati pályaudvar.
- While waiting for the train, passengers are given the opportunity to use the services of the post office, change currency, dine in a cafe and buy the necessary trifles, water or food for the trip. Your luggage will be gladly accepted in a 24-hour storage room.
- The station closes for cleaning from one to half past three in the morning and works seven days a week.
On the way, passengers of the direct train Budapest - Bratislava spend just over three hours. The ticket price is about 10 euros. For booking travel documents, it is most convenient to use the official website www.bahn.de, for example. There is also a train schedule and detailed information on routes and the number of daily flights.
How to get from Budapest to Bratislava by bus
The journey between the Hungarian and Slovak capitals takes a little less than three hours:
- The Budapest Népliget bus station is located at Könyves Kálmán körút 17, 1101 in Budapest.
- The easiest way to get there is by bus N 901 or by trains on the blue line M3 of the Budapest metro. Trams NN1 and 1A are also suitable.
- The cost of a one-way ticket is approximately 30 euros.
For three hours on the road, passengers can appreciate the comfort and convenience of modern European buses. Firstly, all buses are equipped with multimedia systems and air conditioning. Secondly, the spacious cargo compartment allows you not to worry about the dimensions of your luggage. On the way, passengers will be able to make hot coffee or tea using convenient equipment. Part of the way can be spent by connecting to the wireless Internet, and tourists can charge their phones and other electronic gadgets using personal sockets. The buses have dry closets.
The car is not a luxury
Just 220 kilometers on the highway between Bratislava and Budapest is a good reason to go on a road trip. You can come to Europe by your own car or rent it in one of the many offices that meet independent travelers right at the airport of any European country.
Before getting behind the wheel, carefully study the traffic rules of those countries whose borders you will have to cross. Compliance with traffic rules is an important condition for a pleasant and safe journey. Fines for violating them in Europe look very solid, and for talking on the phone without using a hand-free device, for example, you will have to pay from 60 euros, and for not wearing seat belts - the same amount for each passenger or driver.
Do not forget that some of the autobahns in Europe require a toll, and for this, tourists have to purchase a special permit. It's called a vignette. The cost of the pass is about 10 euros for 10 days of use for a passenger car in each individual country. Details can be easily found on the website www.autotraveler.ru.
The cost of fuel in Hungary and Slovakia is around 1.20 euros per liter. If you choose self-service gas stations located near shopping centers, you can save up to 10% on gasoline. Be prepared for the fact that parking in most European cities is paid. The cost of an hour starts from 0.6 euros in Slovakia and 0.3 euros in Hungary, depending on the parking zone into which the capitals are divided. After 6 pm and until 8 am, parking is usually free, but you should check this point before leaving your car. Failure to comply with parking rules can result in a fine of 60 to 200 euros, depending on the circumstances.
From Budapest, keep heading east and take the M1 and then the M7. The road will take from 3 to 3, 5 hours on average, depending on traffic.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of January 2017. It is better to check the exact fare on the official websites of the carriers.
