The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna Hbf to Budapest
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €16
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €26
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 2 h 20 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 2 h 46 m
- Buses on Nov 02
- 30
- Distance
- 213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna Hbf 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 Hbf to Budapest will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 30 buses from Vienna Hbf to Budapest, including 24 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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)10:50 PM 6h55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)11:25 PM 6h20 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)10:50 PM 7h15 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)10:50 AM 5h45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)10:50 AM 5h25 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
77140839:30 PM 2h20 Vienna Hbf 11:50 PM Budapest €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus3:50 AM 2h50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 6:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 PM 2h50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 9:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM 2h55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 7:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 AM 2h55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 11:40 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna Hbf to Budapest
Buses from Vienna Hbf to Budapest run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:40, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 213 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 213 km |
Average bus duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 3:40 AM |
Last bus 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Vienna Hbf to Budapest trip
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Live departures
Vienna Hbf to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Hbf to Budapest buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h30 | 4:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h10 | 4:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h16 | 6:31 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h55 | 7:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h00 | 8:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h25 | 8:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h50 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h05 | 9:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h15 | 10:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h00 | 10:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h00 | 11:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h05 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h20 | 12:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:50 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 7h15 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:50 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 6h55 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:25 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h20 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h05 | 2:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 2 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h15 | 7:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h50 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h45 | 9:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h25 | 9:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h25 | 11:40 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h55 | 11:40 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h55 | 12:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h45 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h25 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h15 | 2:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:25 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 4h50 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h16 | 4:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Vienna Hbf and Budapest
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- ArdaTur
- Passengers with disabilities receive discounts and priority seating, and folding wheelchairs are transported free of charge with advance registration.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- ArdaTur
- Cancellation policies vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, with refunds ranging from 50% to 100% depending on the time before departure, and no refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours prior.
- 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.
- ArdaTur
- One piece of hand luggage up to 15 kg and two pieces of checked luggage up to 35 kg each are included.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- ArdaTur
- Additional baggage or cargo is accepted for transport if there is free space and for a separate charge.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from Vienna Hbf to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna Hbf 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.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vienna Hbf to Budapest
Most Vienna Hbf 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 Hbf 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.
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