The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest
Cheapest price
€66
Average price
€66
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Westbahnhof 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 Westbahnhof to Budapest will cost around €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €66.
It's difficult to get from Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest without transferring at least 2 times.
S 50 · S 80+
EC 141
S 50 · S 80+
EC 463
S 50 · S 80+
RJX 269
S 50 · S 80+
EC 141
S 50 · S 80+
RJX 269
S 50 · S 80+
EC 463Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest 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 flight which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €106.
Distance: 216 km
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€53 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest | €212 Average price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest trains for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:56 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h53 | 2:49 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:56 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h23 | 7:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 19 | |||||
S 50 · S 80+ EC 463 | 6:26 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h32 | 9:58 AM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
S 50 · S 80+ EC 141 | 6:56 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h23 | 10:19 AM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
S 50 · S 80+ RJX 269 | 7:56 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h23 | 11:19 AM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest
Trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 20:53. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 06:26 |
Last train 20:53 |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug from Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug trains will get you between Vienna Westbahnhof and Budapest from €11. 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 | Railjet
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna Westbahnhof 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 Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest
- 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
- 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
- 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. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available via Mester utca.
- Nándori Cukrászda
- Petrus Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- HUF 200
- Ibis Styles Budapest City
- Hotel Thomas Budapest
- Leonardo Hotel Budapest
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: freight services
- Tram: Line 2, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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