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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 214 km
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)7:34 AM2h24Vienna Hbf9:58 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)7:34 AM2h24Vienna Hbf9:58 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS6319:50 AM0h45Vienna International Airport10:35 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport€3641One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)5:27 PM2h31Vienna Hbf7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€221One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)10:27 AM2h31Vienna Hbf12:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€261One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)1:27 PM2h31Vienna Hbf3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€261One-way0 transfers
304982:30 PM3h25Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)5:55 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€181One-way0 transfers- 304982:30 PM3h50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:20 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:45 PM3h05Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)5:50 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€191One-way0 transfers
LO226 · LO5337:30 PM13h35Vienna International Airport9:05 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport€2121One-way1 transfer- LO226 · LO5357:30 PM16h30Vienna International Airport12:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport€2121One-way1 transfer
- LO226 · LO5377:30 PM21h25Vienna International Airport4:55 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport€2121One-way1 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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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Budapest:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Budapest costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 49 buses per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Budapest as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Swiss, Avion Express Malta, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, EuroNight, ÖBB to go to Budapest by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
- 45 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
- 12 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB.
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