The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna Hbf to Budapest
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Buses per day
31
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 €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 31 buses that leave Vienna Hbf for Budapest on Tue, Aug 04, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 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 Tue, Aug 04 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 PM7h15Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz6:05 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€181One-way1 transfer
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)10:50 PM6h55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:45 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€181One-way1 transfer
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)11:25 PM6h20Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal5:45 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:15 PM3h16Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz6:31 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:15 PM3h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz10:25 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€181One-way0 transfers
71314989:30 PM2h20Vienna Hbf11:50 PMBudapest€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:50 AM2h50Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz6:40 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 PM2h50Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz9:30 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM2h55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:10 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 AM2h55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz11:40 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna Hbf to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Hbf to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €155.
Distance: 213 km
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price | €342 Average price |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Vienna Hbf to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Hbf to Budapest buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 5h25 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h45 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 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 | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h10 | 4:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h30 | 4:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 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 | 3h25 | 10:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h10 | 10:25 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 | 3h20 | 12:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h05 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
7316192 | 9:30 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h20 | 11:50 PM Budapest | 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 | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h50 | 5:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h30 | 4:55 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna Hbf to Budapest
Buses from Vienna Hbf to Budapest run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €9 by train.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 213 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 213 km |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Vienna Hbf to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Vienna Hbf to Budapest with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.

- 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 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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