The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Vienna Westbahnhof
Cheapest price
€59
Average price
€59
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Vienna Westbahnhof 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 Westbahnhof will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
Of the 2 trains that leave Budapest for Vienna Westbahnhof on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 3 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 62+
S 80 · S 50
EC 140
EC 140
RJX 62+
S 80 · S 50Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Budapest to Vienna Westbahnhof
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Vienna Westbahnhof among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €99.
Distance: 216 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€51 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €231 Average price |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Budapest to Vienna Westbahnhof train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Vienna Westbahnhof trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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RJX 162+ S 80 · S 50 | 5:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 3h23 | 9:03 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RJX 162+ EC 101 | 5:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 3h50 | 9:30 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ S 80 · S 50 | 6:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 3h23 | 10:03 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
EC 140 | 7:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 3h20 | 11:00 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Vienna Westbahnhof
Trains from Budapest to Vienna Westbahnhof run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:40, the last at 17:55. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 06:40 |
Last train 17:55 |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Budapest to Vienna Westbahnhof trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Budapest and Vienna Westbahnhof from €11. 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)
FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Vienna Westbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Vienna Westbahnhof 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 Vienna Westbahnhof, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Vienna Westbahnhof
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
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