How to travel from Vienna to Budapest

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Travel Information between Vienna and Budapest

distanceDistance214 km
modeAvailable travel modesCoach, train or flight
priceTicket price range€9 - €170
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • €9 • 2 h 24 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • €170 • 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Regiojet

Travel 214 km by coach, train or flight to Budapest from Vienna. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Regiojet among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Vienna to Budapest.

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from Vienna to Budapest

How to get from Vienna to Budapest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Vienna to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM3h16
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
11:16AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
221One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
RegiojetRJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)
07:34AM2h24
Vienna Hbf
09:58AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld
181One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Austrian AirlinesOS713
09:50AM0h45
Vienna International Airport
10:35AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
2901One-way
0 transfers
Other options
RegiojetRJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
10:27AM2h31
Vienna Hbf
12:58PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld
291One-way
0 transfers
RegiojetRJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
01:27PM2h31
Vienna Hbf
03:58PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld
291One-way
0 transfers
RegiojetRJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)
05:27PM2h31
Vienna Hbf
07:58PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld
291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM2h55
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
12:10PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM2h55
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
01:10PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM3h10
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
01:25PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
291One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW2757 · EW2784
04:10PM4h55
Vienna International Airport
09:05PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
1571One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS721
01:45PM0h45
Vienna International Airport
02:30PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
2901One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW7753 · EW7782
03:55PM4h00
Vienna International Airport
07:55PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
3021One-way
1 transfer

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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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Find the best trip from Vienna to Budapest with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, SWISS and Eurowings! You'll find the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

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.

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