How to travel from Vienna to Budapest
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4.6Travel Information between Vienna and Budapest
 Distance | 214 km |
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 Available travel modes | Coach, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | €9 - €170 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • €9 • 2 h 24 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • €170 • 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, 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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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 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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