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 Mar 22 we recommend taking a train 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.
Travel Tips: Travel from Vienna to Budapest
Travel from Vienna, Austria to Budapest, Hungary is: Unrestricted.
Is international entry into Budapest from Vienna restricted?
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.
Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Budapest, Hungary from Vienna?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Budapest, Hungary?
The government of Hungary has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
The above information was last verified on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Vienna to Budapest closer to your planned date of departure here.
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 3/8/23. 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.
Budapest is approximately 214 km away from Vienna.
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