The cheapest and fastest trains from Hallstatt to Budapest
Cheapest price
€72
Average price
€87
Fastest journey
6 h 47 m
Average duration
6 h 48 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hallstatt to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hallstatt to Budapest will cost around €87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €72.
Of the 5 trains that leave Hallstatt for Budapest on Wed, Feb 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 405 km distance in an average of 6 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 47 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest trains will take 6 h 51 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Hallstatt to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hallstatt to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €165.
Distance: 405 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€83 Average price Cheapest | €383 Average price |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration Fastest 6h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hallstatt to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Hallstatt to Budapest trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REX 70+ IC 549+ EC 145 | 7:31 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 6h48 | 2:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
REX 70+ IC 641+ RJX 63 | 8:32 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 6h47 | 3:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
R 70+ IC 643+ EC 147 | 9:07 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 7h12 | 4:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
REX 70+ IC 645+ RJX 65 | 10:32 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 6h47 | 5:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
REX 70+ RJX 865 · RJX 65 | 10:32 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 6h47 | 5:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
R 70+ RJX 767+ EC 149 | 11:07 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 7h12 | 6:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
R 70+ IC 647+ EC 149 | 11:07 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 7h12 | 6:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
REX 70+ RJX 67 | 12:32 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 6h47 | 7:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
R 70+ IC 741+ RJX 165 | 1:07 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 7h12 | 8:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
R 70+ RJX 165 | 1:07 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 7h12 | 8:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
REX 70+ RJX 69+ EC 341 | 2:32 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 6h47 | 9:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
R 70+ IC 745+ EC 343 | 3:07 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 7h12 | 10:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
REX 70+ RJX 261 | 4:32 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 6h47 | 11:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
R 70+ IC 406+ EN 40457 | 5:07 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 14h22 | 7:29 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 2 transfers | |
R 70+ EN 40406+ REX 6+ R 9919 | 5:07 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 12h57 | 6:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 4 transfers | |
R 70+ IC 406+ REX 6+ R 9919 | 5:07 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 12h57 | 6:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 4 transfers | |
REX 70 · REX 70+ IC 406+ EN 40457 | 5:25 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 14h04 | 7:29 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 3 transfers | |
REX 70 · REX 70+ IC 406+ REX 6 | 5:25 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 12h39 | 6:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 5 transfers | |
REX 70 · REX 70+ EN 40406+ REX 6 | 5:25 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 12h39 | 6:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 5 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hallstatt to Budapest
Trains from Hallstatt to Budapest run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 405 km distance in 6h 47m.
Distance 405 km |
Average train duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 47m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX from Hallstatt to Budapest trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX trains will get you between Hallstatt and Budapest from €40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Regiojet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | REX
EuroNight
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Trains from Hallstatt to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hallstatt to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hallstatt to Budapest
- Parking is available near the station, but not directly at the station itself.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- The station consists of a single platform with a waiting area and ticket machines.
- Bus: Bus number 150 to Bad Ischl
- Ferry: Ferry connection to Hallstatt village
- 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
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