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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €143.
Distance: 214 km
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€34 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €317 Average price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Vienna to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Budapest is by 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.
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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Budapest
Travel to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Budapest.
There are 3 travel options to Budapest from Vienna. You can take a coach, train 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:
Taking a train costs €1 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €10 for the same trip.
A train is €161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Budapest costing on average €170.
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:
Taking a coach requires on average 2 h 50 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 2 h 24 min of travel time.
The distance from Vienna to Budapest is approximately 214 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Budapest is:
- Around 42 coaches per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Vienna and Budapest as scheduled services by coach, train 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 mostly leave from Vienna International Airport and tend to arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
The following travel companies offer services from Vienna to Budapest:
- FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Budapest by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Vienna to Budapest for €10 on Omio.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, LOT Polish Airlines or Norwegian Air for flights to Budapest. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings Vienna to Budapest tickets on Omio for €170.
- Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug or ÖBB | InterCity can get you to Budapest by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Regiojet from Vienna to Budapest for €9 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Budapest with the following travel companies:
- 39 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
- Direct flights with with 2 direct flights per day.
- 10 direct trains per day with Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB or ÖBB | Railjet.
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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