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Two ways to Travel from Žilina to Budapest

Composite routes from Žilina to Budapest

Cheapest
3 h 37 min
Car
396 km.
from $21
Other
3 h 37 min
Rideshare
396 km.
from $15.07

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Žilina to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$39.49

Train operators

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.86–$70.06

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Zilina to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$36.94

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$21.66

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)

Phone:
+421 24 48 58 188
Email:
Website:
zssk.sk/en/
Train from Zilina to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Žilina to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Žilina to Budapest is to bus which costs $23.91 - $33.70 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Žilina to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Žilina to Budapest is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Žilina and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Žilina and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Žilina and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Zilina and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Žilina to Budapest?

The distance between Žilina and Budapest is 271 km. The road distance is 396.5 km.

How do I travel from Žilina to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Žilina to Budapest without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $23.91 - $33.70 .

How long does it take to get from Žilina to Budapest?

The bus from Žilina to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar takes 5h including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Žilina to Budapest bus from?

Žilina to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Žilina station.

Where do I catch the Žilina to Budapest train from?

Žilina to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.

Train, bus or fly from Žilina to Budapest?

The best way to get from Žilina to Budapest is to bus which takes 5h and costs $23.91 - $33.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18.48 - $92.39 and takes 5h 16m. There are no good options to fly between Žilina to Budapest.

Where does the Žilina to Budapest bus arrive?

Žilina to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Žilina to Budapest train arrive?

Žilina to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Can I drive from Žilina to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Žilina to Budapest is 396 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Žilina to Budapest.

How do I get a train ticket from Žilina to Budapest?

Book your Žilina to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Žilina to Budapest?

Book your Žilina to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7020+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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