Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Vienna will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 14 trains that leave Budapest for Vienna on Sat, Jul 12, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest trains 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 €8, and a flight costs an average of €129.
Distance: 214 km
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€24 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €343 Average price |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 9:20 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 10:20 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 11:20 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 12:20 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h34 | 12:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 1:20 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 2:20 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 3:20 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h34 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 4:20 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 5:20 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 6:20 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h29 | 6:27 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 7:20 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 8:20 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 9:20 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 9:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 7h19 | 4:44 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Saturday, July 12 | |||||
![]() | 5:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h34 | 8:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
For as little as €12 you can travel by train between Budapest and Vienna with Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) and ÖBB. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.
RegioJet is a Czech train company that offers a wide range of services to its customers including trains between Budapest and Vienna. It operates both regional and long-distance trains, with the latter covering routes across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary. The regional trains are known as RegioJet Express and offer frequent departures throughout the day. The long-distance trains are called RegioJet Comfort and provide a more luxurious experience with comfortable seating, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. RegioJet offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include a café car, a restaurant car, and a bar car. Passengers can also enjoy a selection of movies and music, as well as access to power outlets. The most popular routes for RegioJet are Prague to Brno, Prague to Ostrava, and Prague to Vienna. These routes offer convenient connections to major cities in the Czech Republic and beyond.
Train information from Budapest to Vienna with Regiojet:
All trains from Budapest to Vienna depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive at Vienna Hauptbahnof. All trains from Budapest to Vienna are direct and the first train from Budapest to Vienna departs at 08:40, and continues until just 11:40 when the final train departs Budapest. Budapest to Vienna trains are operated by Austrias national train company ÖBB.
Departure Time |
Departure Station |
Arrival Station |
Journey Time |
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08:40 |
Budapest Keleti |
Vienna Hauptbahnof |
02:41 h |
09:40 |
Budapest Keleti |
Vienna Hauptbahnof |
02:41 h |
11:40 |
Budapest Keleti |
Vienna Hauptbahnof |
02:41 h |
Passengers board the train most frequently from Budapest Keleti, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Vienna Hbf, located 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre.
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