How to travel from Vienna to Budapest
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4.6Travel Information from Vienna to Budapest
 Distance | 214 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train, coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | €9 - €140 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • €9 • 2 h 24 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • €140 • 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or RegioJet a. S. |
Take a train, coach or flight to travel 214 km between Vienna and Budapest. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or RegioJet a. S. Among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Vienna to Budapest.
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How to get from Vienna to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Vienna to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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ÖBB is the national railway company of Austria, providing a comprehensive network of services throughout the country including trains from Vienna to Budapest. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity Express (ICE) trains, EuroCity (EC) trains, InterCity (IC) trains, and Regional Express (REX) trains. ICE trains are the fastest, offering the most comfortable and luxurious travel experience, while EC trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. IC trains are the most common, providing a reliable and affordable service, and REX trains are the slowest but offer the most frequent stops. ÖBB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for ÖBB include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel to Budapest from Vienna.
FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Budapest
There are 3 travel options from Vienna to Budapest: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Budapest is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €9 compared to other travel options to Budapest:
A train is €5 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €14 from Vienna to Budapest.
Taking a train costs €131 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €140 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Budapest from Vienna is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Coach takes 2 h 35 min on average.
Train takes 2 h 24 min on average.
The Vienna to Budapest distance is approximately 214 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Budapest is:
- 24 coaches per day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Vienna and Budapest as scheduled services by train, coach or flight 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 mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.
- Flights most often depart from Vienna at Vienna International Airport and arrive in Budapest at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains from Vienna to Budapest most often leave from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Budapest-Kelenfoeld.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vienna to Budapest:
- You can travel between Vienna and Budapest by coach with FlixBus, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. RegioJet a. S. (RJ_SK), BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Arda Tur, Eurolines Deutschland, BlaBlaCar Bus or Euroclub. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €13 with FlixBus from Vienna to Budapest.
- You can travel between Vienna and Budapest by flight with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, SWISS, Norwegian Air, Air Baltic, LOT Polish Airlines, LAER or Air Dolomiti. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €140 with Eurowings from Vienna to Budapest.
- You can go to Budapest from Vienna by train with RegioJet a. S. ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, studentagencyconnect_regio_jet_at, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, EuroNight, Student Agency or ÖBB | Railjet. You'll see cheap train tickets for €9 with studentagencyconnect_regio_jet_at from Vienna to Budapest on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Budapest with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus 12 direct coaches per day.
- Direct train available with RegioJet a. S. ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, studentagencyconnect_regio_jet_at, Student Agency or ÖBB | Railjet 12 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 transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Vienna and Budapest.
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