You can get from Budapest to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
To get from Budapest to Vienna on Jul 03 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 133 miles (214 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Flight • €145 • 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Air Baltic or RegioJet a. S. |
Travel 133 miles (214 km) by coach, flight, ferry or train from Budapest to Vienna. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Flixbus, Air Baltic or RegioJet a. S. Among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Budapest to Vienna.
Budapest, Hungary is around 240 kilometres from Vienna, in neighbouring Austria. Flying is the fastest method of transport, at just under an hour. The total journey time, including waiting time at the airport, is more or less the same by bus, train and plane. All flights, trains and buses leave from the main airport and stations in Budapest. Flights and trains arrive at Vienna's international airport and main railway station, while buses stop at various locations in the city.
Buses depart from Könyves Kálmán körút or Nyugati pályaudvar stations in Budapest. These routes terminate at Wien Stadion Center (Busbahnhof), Erdberg Busterminal or at Vienna Airport (Wien Schwechat-Flughafen). There are around 15 departures per day, all of which are direct journeys and take between 2 and 3.5 hours. Bus journeys on this route are offered by Flixbus, Berlin Linien Bus and Orange Ways.
Trains set off from Kelenfoeld or Keleti pályaudvar stations and arrive at Wien Westbahnhof. There is one departure every one to two hours throughout the day. High-speed railjet trains on the direct route take around 2.5 hours, while indirect trains can take three to four hours or longer. Reservations are required for many of these journeys. Trains on this route are run by ÖBB railjet and Hungarian State Railways.
All flights travel between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and Vienna International Airport. Austrian Airlines operates three direct flights per day, which takes approximately 50 minutes. There are many indirect flight combinations, with a much longer total travel time. These flights require at least one change and are provided by Lufthansa, Air France and British Airways, among others.
Travel from Budapest, Hungary to Vienna, Austria is: Fully open.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary.
Entry Requirements:
The government of Austria has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 6/27/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Budapest to Vienna closer to your planned date of departure here.
Return travel to Budapest, Hungary from Austria is: Fully open.
Entry into Hungary is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.
Requirements for reentering Hungary:
All travellers must abide by the following measures in Hungary to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Budapest, Hungary was last verified on 6/27/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Budapest from Vienna.
There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Vienna: coach, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way from Budapest to Vienna is by taking a ferry. You can find average ticket prices around €1 compared to other travel options to Vienna:
A ferry is about €18 less than a coach, which costs on average €18 for this journey.
A ferry journey is usually €145 less than a journey to Vienna by plane, which costs on average €145 for the same trip.
A ferry is about €9 less than a train, which costs on average €9 for this journey.
The fastest way from Budapest to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 45 min.
Other travel options to Vienna from Budapest can usually take longer:
In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 2 h 45 min.
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In comparison, getting to Vienna by train can take on average 2 h 34 min.
Vienna is approximately 133 miles (214 km) away from Budapest.
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Vienna is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Budapest and Vienna as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Budapest to Vienna:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Budapest to Vienna with the following travel companies:
As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you buy tickets for this journey.
When planning your trip between Budapest and Vienna, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets to Vienna from Budapest online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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