There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Budapest by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane
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Vienna to Budapest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Budapest is to night train which costs €11 - €13 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Budapest is to night train which takes 2h 20m and costs €11 - €13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Budapest Népliget bus station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vienna Hbf and arriving at Budapest Kelenfold Train Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Vienna and Budapest is 250 km. The road distance is 243 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €11 - €13.
The train from Vienna Hbf to Budapest Kelenfold Train Station takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.
Vienna to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.
Vienna to Budapest train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Vienna Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Budapest is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €11 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €280 and takes 2h 42m.
- Distance: 250.3 km
- Duration: 2h 31m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Budapest, Hungary?
RegioJet operates a train from Vienna Hbf to Budapest Kelenfold Train Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost 4 000 Ft - 14 000 Ft and the journey takes 2h 31m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Budapest Népliget bus station hourly. Tickets cost 8 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft and the journey takes 3h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 48 000 Ft - 220 000 Ft
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Vienna Hbf to Budapest Kelenfold Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 4 000 Ft - 14 000 Ft
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- 4 000 Ft - 5 500 Ft
- 1st Class
- 11 000 Ft - 14 000 Ft
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 14 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 16 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft
- Website
- http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 4 400 Ft - 5 500 Ft
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Night train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 4 300 Ft - 5 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Night train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 8 000 Ft - 9 500 Ft
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna Erdberg to Budapest Népliget bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Vienna to Budapest - Népliget
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 7 500 Ft - 11 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vienna to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 4 738 Ft
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vienna to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest Népliget bus station.
Vienna to Budapest train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Budapest Kelenfold Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Budapest is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Vienna to Budapest.
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