The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Salzburg
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€96
Fastest journey
4 h 58 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Salzburg will cost around €96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 30 trains that leave Budapest for Salzburg on Fri, Jul 10, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 450 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 58 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 5 h 23 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.
RJX 266 · RJX 7687:30 PM5h29Budapest Keleti12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
EC 4628:30 PM5h37Budapest Keleti2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf€461One-way0 transfers
RJX 266+
NJ 199467:30 PM6h19Budapest Keleti1:49 AMSalzburg Hbf€491One-way1 transfer
EC 340+
RJX 7646:30 PM5h29Budapest Keleti11:59 PMSalzburg Hbf€531One-way1 transfer
EC 148+
IC 7484:30 PM6h19Budapest Keleti10:49 PMSalzburg Hbf€701One-way1 transfer
EC 146+
RJX199702:55 PM4h58Budapest-Kelenfoeld7:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€921One-way1 transfer
RJX 6411:30 AM5h23Budapest Keleti4:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€1131One-way0 transfers
RJX 661:30 PM5h23Budapest Keleti6:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€1131One-way0 transfers
RJX 629:30 AM5h23Budapest Keleti2:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€1131One-way0 transfers
RJX 607:30 AM5h23Budapest Keleti12:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€1131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Budapest to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €135.
Distance: 450 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€94 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest | €493 Average price |
6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Salzburg trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 140+ IC 642 | 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h19 | 2:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 140+ RJX19976 | 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h23 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62 | 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h23 | 2:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 62+ IC 644 | 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h19 | 3:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 142+ IC 646 | 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h19 | 4:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 142+ RJX19916 | 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h23 | 3:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 64 | 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h23 | 4:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 64+ IC 648 | 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h19 | 5:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 144+ RJX 187 | 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 5h23 | 5:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 144+ IC 740 | 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 6h19 | 6:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 66+ IC 742 | 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 6h19 | 7:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 66 | 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 5h23 | 6:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 146+ IC 744+ R 3416 | 2:20 PM Budapest Keleti | 6h29 | 8:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 146+ RJX19970+ R 3416 | 2:20 PM Budapest Keleti | 5h33 | 7:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 146+ RJX19970 | 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 4h58 | 7:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 146+ IC 744 | 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 5h54 | 8:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68 | 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 5h23 | 8:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 68+ NJ 40490+ RJ 854 | 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 5h42 | 9:12 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 148+ RJX19972 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 5h23 | 9:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 148+ IC 748 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 6h19 | 10:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 264 · RJX 664 | 5:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 5h29 | 10:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 340+ RJX 764 | 6:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 5h29 | 11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 266 · RJX 768 | 7:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 5h29 | 12:59 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 266+ NJ 19946 | 7:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 6h19 | 1:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 462 | 8:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 5h37 | 2:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ER 62+ IC 407+ R 9468 · R 9318 | 9:56 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 10h34 | 8:30 AM Salzburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ER 62 · RJX19938+ R 9468 · R 9318 | 9:56 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 9h57 | 7:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ER 62 · RJX19950+ R 4968 | 11:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 10h28 | 9:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
RJX19950+ R 4910 · R 9420+ REX 62 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 6h43 | 9:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ER 62+ IC 544+ R 4910 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 7h39 | 10:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 342+ IC 546 | 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h19 | 11:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 342+ RJX19962 | 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h23 | 10:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19912 | 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h23 | 11:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 60+ IC 640 | 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h19 | 1:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60 | 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h23 | 12:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Salzburg
Trains from Budapest to Salzburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €49 but you can travel from only €34 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 450 km distance in 5h 13m.
Distance 450 km |
Average train duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 13m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Regionalzug, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Salzburg trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Regionalzug, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Salzburg from €34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
RegioJet a.s.
ÖBB | Regionalzug
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Salzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Salzburg by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Salzburg
Most Budapest to Salzburg trains use the Budapest Keleti to Salzburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Salzburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Budapest station do trains to Salzburg leave from?
Getting to Budapest Keleti from Budapest city centre
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti train station facilities and services
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Getting to Budapest-Kelenföld from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld train station facilities and services
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Getting to Budapest-Déli from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli train station facilities and services
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Which Salzburg station do trains from Budapest arrive at?
Getting to Salzburg Hbf from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Getting to Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt train station facilities and services
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schloss Mönchstein, Hotel Villa Carlton, Hotel & Villa Auersperg.
Getting to Salzburg Taxham Europark from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Taxham Europark is 3 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Taxham Europark train station facilities and services
Salzburg Taxham Europark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Taxham Europark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Taxham Europark: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
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