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Vienna, Austria → Budapest, Hungary

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Four ways to Travel from Vienna to Budapest

Composite routes from Vienna to Budapest

Cheapest
2 h 22 min
Car
243 km.
from $13
Fastest
54 min
Plane
Other
2 h 22 min
Train
243 km.
from €9
4 h 16 min
Bus
217 km.
from €13.80

Navigate from Vienna to Budapest

Continue onto Jasomirgottstraße
91 m
Turn left onto Bauernmarkt
120 m
Turn right onto Petersplatz
65 m
Turn left onto Rákóczi út
1 km 500 m
Keep right onto Rákóczi út
11 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.44–$36.89
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.20–$34.39

Eurobusways

Phone:
+36 70 282 1827
Email:
Website:
eurobusways.com/
Bus from Wien Hbf to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$54.70–$470.64

Airlines

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$763.19

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$76.32
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$70.06

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.51–$82.68
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.78–$76.43

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$52.15–$76.32
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.68–$70.06

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$16.54
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$15.29

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Deli
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$43.25
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$42.04
Train from Vienna Meidling Train Station to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$42.04

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Vienna to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.99

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Budapest (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Budapest (Station) is to night train which costs $10.87 - $14.13 and takes 2h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Budapest (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Budapest (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $44.57 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Budapest (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Budapest (Station). However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Keleti pályaudvar M via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Astoria M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Budapest (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Budapest-Keleti. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Vienna to Budapest (Station)?

The distance between Vienna and Budapest (Station) is 260 km. The road distance is 245.4 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Budapest (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Budapest (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $41.30 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Budapest (Station)?

The train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Budapest (Station) bus from?

Vienna to Budapest (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Budapest (Station) train from?

Vienna to Budapest (Station) train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Budapest (Station)?

The best way to get from Vienna to Budapest (Station) is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $41.30 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22.83 - $32.61 and takes 4h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $271.74 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Vienna to Budapest (Station) bus arrive?

Vienna to Budapest (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Vienna and Budapest (Station)?

It is currently 03:12 at both, Vienna and Budapest (Station).

Where does the Vienna to Budapest (Station) train arrive?

Vienna to Budapest (Station) train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Budapest (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Budapest (Station) is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Vienna to Budapest (Station).

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Budapest (Station)?

Book your Vienna to Budapest (Station) train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Budapest (Station)?

There are 7030+ hotels available in Budapest (Station). Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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