Private car transfer
from Bratislava to Budapest

Door-to-door
in 2 h 10 min

From ...
per seat

Comfortable
car

One way

Cancel for free 24 hours before departure

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Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Bratislava.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 2 h 10 min.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Budapest.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

202 km
2 h 10 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Bratislava to Budapest

To get the cheapest tickets from Bratislava to Budapest, you must book online and well ahead of schedule. Budget transportation lines like Flixbus and Railjet usually offer the cheapest price on tickets, but this isn't always the case, so beware.

Train times vary, as does the cost of train tickets. On average, train companies charge between $15 and $30 for a one-way trip. Depending on whether you book first-class or second-class tickets, and the train, you can expect onboard services like free WiFi and added hand luggage at higher fares.

Sightseeing is easy when you use Daytrip to travel from Bratislava to Budapest! Pay a visit to Devin Castle in Slovakia, Brunszvik Castle in Hungary, and everywhere in between. With Daytrip, you'll get tips from a local driver and won't have to worry about driving on foreign roads in Europe.

The journey time from Bratislava to Budapest depends on connection times, the number of transfers, and day of the week. A direct train takes two hours and 40 minutes, while a bus takes three hours. A car service like Daytrip is the fastest way, taking about two hours and 10 minutes.

Take a bus for the lowest price from Bratislava to Budapest. The cheapest tickets cost as little as $10. However, ticket prices can be higher if you're booking at the bus station at the last minute or are traveling during the peak travel season.

You can make your way to a bus station and take the bus, enjoy a train journey, book a taxi service, or travel by private car with Daytrip. Traveling with Daytrip's private door-to-door service is the best choice because of its safety, affordability, and comfort.

Visit these sights on the way

Devin castle

A popular place for picnics, and a national symbol of fellowship, this ruined castle once played a major role in Slovak history. Peace from Ruins

Gyor

Situated half-way between Vienna and the Hungarian capital, Gyor is the richest town in terms of historic buildings outside of Budapest. A historic Hungarian treasure-trove

Pannonhalma Archabbey

The Benedictine Pannonhalma Archabbey built in 996 is one of the oldest historical monuments in Hungary and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A cultural and historic delight

Komarno

Architectural styles from all of Europe are represented in this medieval city’s unusual town square. It’s a Small World

Esztergom

Esztergom sits on the bank of the River Danube on the border with Slovakia and is the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary The cradle of Hungary

Brunszvik Castle

Beethoven composed "Für Elise" in this lavish castle, which now has a museum dedicated to him. Exquisitely Composed

Why travelers love this route

4,800+ reviews

9 reviews for this route
2,145 travelers took this route with us

Nov 25, 2019

Private Transfer Budapest-Bratislava

“First time user of Daytrip but found it an attractive option because it is unrushed and allowed self-selected stops which we made at Esztergom and Gyor, both of which we would have missed had we taken the train. Jana K was an exemplary employee, on-time, communicated well in advance and safe driver. In fact, she more than an obliging and courteous driver. Jana is a knowledgeable & well-travelled host so we were well-engaged in interesting conversations; ranging from travels to cuisine. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip in a most relaxed way.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler TK_Lai

TK_Lai

Nov 25, 2019

Sep 26, 2019

Bratislava to Budapest

“Our trip was informative, entertaining and professional. Eduard Z. is a font of knowledge! He arrived promptly to pick us up and waited to ensure we were at the correct location at drop-off. When asked, he told us where to eat, what to eat and things to avoid. I would recommend using Daytrip to anyone looking for door to door service with extremely professional drivers, not to mention the communication with the entire company.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Mish1120

Mish1120

Sep 26, 2019

Jul 16, 2019

A+++

“Our trip from Budapest to Bratislava with Melitta was amazing! Melitta told us a lot about the modern history of Hungary and Slovakia, and we also learned a lot from her about the current politics of Hungary. Esztergom was a great place to stop - an absolutely beautiful church. And Melitta took us across the river to get an even more beautiful view of it as well. The only minus was that the Brunszvik Mansion was a letdown and was closed on Monday. Melitta’s service was amazing. She arrived early to pick us up, took our bags for us, and gave us a preview of our trip (even hinting us on that maybe we should skip Brunszvik Mansion). She had water bottles for us in the car as well. We left a set of expensive headphones in the car after our ride, and Melitta went out of her way to ship them to us in Vienna a few days later. Overall, I would absolutely recommend traveling with DayTrip to Europe travelers, and I would absolutely travel with daytrip again.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler cshaley

cshaley

Jul 16, 2019

May 9, 2018

Daytrip Budapest to Bratislava

“I called Daytrip on the day I wanted to travel. I was extremely impressed with the quick response time.An error on departure date was made on my part they were still able to accomate me. With only a few hours notice my driver Blaint arrived on time with a smile. I had planned a few stops and Blaint gave some history his English was excellent as well as his driving. The only downside my first stop to Brunszik castle was closed. Blaint translating the woman explained they didnt take euro or cards so Blaint paid.After all that the woman took entrance fee and never told us castle was closed. Never saw castle. We took 20 min walk around the park. All N All it was a great experience.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Ace H

Ace H

May 9, 2018

Vehicle options for this trip

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Sedan

Comparable to aVolkswagen Passat

Passengers and luggage

Clean
Comfortable
Air conditioned
Handicapped accessible
Child seats
Pet friendly
Smoke-free

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Luxury sedan

Comparable to aMercedes Benz E-class

Passengers and luggage

All standard sedan features
Luxurious vehicle
Chauffeur-style service
Extra amenities

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Compact MPV

Comparable to aVolkswagen Touran

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Van

Comparable to aMercedes Vito

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The Daytrip driver advantage

Local knowledge about the route from Bratislava to Budapest
Including available sights:
English speaking*
All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.
Safety first!
We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

World-class customer support

Available 24/7
Close relationship with drivers
Experts on the route from Bratislava to Budapest

US +1 628 288 2020 UK +44 74 6040 2615 daytrip@daytrip.com

Flexible cancellation policy

Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

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