The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Cheapest price on Oct 14
€15
Average ticket price on Oct 14
€20
Fastest journey on Oct 14
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 14
2 h 37 m
Buses on Oct 14
28
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna International Airport to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna International Airport to Budapest will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Wed, Oct 14, we found 28 buses from Vienna International Airport to Budapest, including 24 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 14 the direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Wed, Oct 14 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)11:25 AM4h50Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal4:15 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€151One-way1 transfer
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)11:25 AM5h10Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal4:35 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€151One-way1 transfer
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)11:25 PM6h40Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal6:05 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€151One-way1 transfer
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)11:25 PM6h20Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal5:45 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€151One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:15 AM3h35Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal11:50 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:10 PM2h30Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal2:40 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:15 PM2h35Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal11:50 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:10 AM2h40Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal2:50 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:10 PM2h40Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal5:50 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:35 AM2h40Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal10:15 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€191One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Buses from Vienna International Airport to Budapest run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €12 by train.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 198 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 198 km |
Average bus duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 5:50 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Live departures
Vienna International Airport to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Budapest buses for today, Tuesday, October 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h00 | 6:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h40 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h51 | 6:31 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 7:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h40 | 11:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h50 | 12:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h35 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:25 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h20 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:25 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h40 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, October 14 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h40 | 2:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h00 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 5:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 4h00 | 5:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h05 | 4:55 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h45 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h40 | 10:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h00 | 10:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h00 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h40 | 10:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h35 | 11:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h20 | 1:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h05 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:25 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 5h10 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:25 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 4h50 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h50 | 2:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h45 | 2:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h30 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h51 | 4:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna International Airport to Budapest by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Most Vienna International Airport to Budapest buses use the Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás. Use this guide to compare Vienna International Airport and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér from Budapest city centre
Most popular bus connections from Vienna International Airport
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