How to travel from Vienna to Budapest
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You can get from Vienna to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Vienna to Budapest on Dec 01 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Vienna to Budapest
 | Distance | 214 km |
 | Available travel modes | Coach, ferry, flight or train |
 | Ticket price range | €12 - €116 |
 | Cheapest mode | Train • €12 • 2 h 31 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • €116 • 45 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Eurowings or RegioJet a. S. |
Take a coach, ferry, flight or train to travel 214 km to Budapest from Vienna. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as €12. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Flixbus, Eurowings or RegioJet a. S. Among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Vienna to Budapest.
General Information about the journey from Vienna to Budapest
Bus, train and plane travel to Budapest from Vienna are all feasible options in terms of travel times. However, high-speed train is generally the fastest mode of transport for this route. Services are available every day from early morning until late at night.
Buses from Vienna to Budapest
There are several bus companies that provide services to Budapest from Vienna, including OrangeWays.com, berlinlinienbus, and FLiXBUS. The journey is usually direct, and takes from 2 hours and 45 minutes. Buses usually depart from U-Bahnhof Erdbergstraße, VIB Busterminal in Vienna. Arrival points in Budapest include Airport Liszt Ferenz, Nepliget Autobus Station, and Nyugati Railway Station. Services start operating from about 7 a.m, and the last departure is at about 8 p.m. There is usually at least one service available each hour.
Trains from Vienna to Budapest
It’s possible to travel to Budapest from Vienna by EuroCity, Railjet, and regional trains. High-speed trains can take from around 2 hours and 35 minutes. Services are available from about 6:13 a.m until 8:12 p.m. There is generally at least one service provided each hour. Passengers may depart from either Vienna Central Railway Station or Vienna Meidling Railway Station. Trains arrive at either Budapest Kelenfold Railway Station or Budapest Keleti Pu Railway Station.
Flights from Vienna to Budapest
There are a number of airlines that operate services to Budapest from Vienna, such as Air Berlin, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa. Direct flights take from about 3 hours and 40 minutes, while indirect flights take from about 6 hours. Flights are available every day of the week from around 6:25 a.m until about 10:40 p.m. There are usually about 4 flights during the course of each hour. Flights depart from Vienna Airport and arrive at Budapest Airport.
Travel Tips: Travel from Vienna to Budapest
International travel from Vienna, Austria to Budapest, Hungary is: Unrestricted.
Can I enter Hungary if coming from Austria?
Entry into Hungary is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.
Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Budapest if travelling from Vienna?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What measures do I need to follow in Budapest, Hungary due to the pandemic?
All travellers in Hungary must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
- Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 11/17/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey from Vienna to Budapest.
The current restriction level for returning to Vienna, Austria from Hungary is: Unrestricted.
Am I allowed to reenter Vienna, Austria from Budapest, Hungary?
Reentering Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary
Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Vienna from Budapest?
- There are no current restrictions
Which rules do I need to follow in Vienna, Austria regarding COVID-19?
All travellers returning to Austria must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
- Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face masks: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 11/17/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Vienna from Budapest here.
There are 4 ways that you can travel from Vienna to Budapest. You can take a coach, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way from Vienna to Budapest is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around €12 compared to other travel options to Budapest:
A train is about €3 less than a coach, which costs on average €15 for this trip.
A train is €104 less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Budapest costing on average €116.
The fastest way to get to Budapest from Vienna is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Budapest that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 2 h 50 min of travel time.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 2 h 31 min of travel time.
The distance from Vienna to Budapest is approximately 214 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Budapest is:
- 4 coaches a day.
- 13 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Budapest from Vienna as scheduled services by coach, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Vienna to Budapest:
- Coaches from Vienna to Budapest most often leave from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar.
- Flights most often depart from Vienna at Vienna International Airport and arrive in Budapest at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Budapest-Déli.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Flixbus can get you to Budapest by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Flixbus from Vienna to Budapest for €15 on Omio.
- Eurowings can get you to Budapest by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Eurowings from Vienna to Budapest for €116 on Omio.
- RegioJet a. S. Can take you to Budapest by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for RegioJet a. S. From Vienna to Budapest for €12.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Budapest with the following travel operators:
- You can take a direct coach with Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Arda Tur with 4 direct coaches per day.
- You can find around direct flights per day and book this direct flight with.
- You can travel directly by train with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or RegioJet a. S. With 10 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Budapest as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Budapest from Vienna.
Before travelling from Vienna to Budapest, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- The price of a coach ticket for this journey is €15 one way on average.
- The price of a plane ticket for this journey is on average €116 one way.
- The price of a train ticket is on average €12 one way for this journey.
But we recommend booking Vienna to Budapest tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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