Budapest to Vienna - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car
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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Vienna by train, bus, rideshare, car, plane or shuttle

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Train  •  2h 25m

  1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf Ec / ...

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Bus  •  3h 15m

  1. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Vienna Erdberg 902 / ...

Rideshare  •  3h 14m

  1. Take the rideshare from Budapest to Vienna 243.2 km

Drive  •  2h 21m

  1. Drive from Budapest to Vienna 243.3 km

Fly  •  2h 37m

  1. Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Vienna (VIE) BUD - VIE

Shuttle  •  4h

  1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Wien Hbf Eurobusways

Budapest to Vienna by train

134 Weekly Trains
2h 25m Average Duration
€10 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to rideshare which costs 4 745 Ft and takes 3h 14m.

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The fastest way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs 16 000 Ft - 25 000 Ft.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest Népliget bus station station and arriving at Vienna Erdberg. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

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The distance between Budapest and Vienna is 244 km. The road distance is 243.3 km.

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The best way to get from Budapest to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs 3 900 Ft - 13 000 Ft.

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The train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Budapest to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Népliget bus station.

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Budapest to Vienna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

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The best way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs 3 900 Ft - 13 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7 500 Ft - 12 000 Ft and takes 3h 15m, you could also fly, which costs 20 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft and takes 2h 37m.

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Map of how to get from Budapest to Vienna.
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  • Distance: 243.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €10 - €13 and the journey takes 2h 25m. RegioJet also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Vienna Erdberg hourly. Tickets cost €20 - €29 and the journey takes 3h 15m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

Airlines
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Budapest to Vienna
Ave. Duration
45 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €550
Train operators
RegioJet
Phone
+420 222 222 221
Email
info@regiojet.cz
Website
regiojet.com
Train from Budapest Kelenfold Train Station to Vienna Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 34m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€10 - €35
Website
https://regiojet.com/
2nd Class
€10 - €14
1st Class
€29 - €33
Bus operators
FlixBus

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).

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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Vienna Erdberg
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€20 - €29
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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BlaBlaCar Bus

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 Budapest - Népliget to Vienna
Ave. Duration
4h 3m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
€19 - €28
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Eurobusways
Phone
+36 70 282 1827
Email
info@eurobusways.com
Website
eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Budapest to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
€40 - €65
Schedules at
eurobusways.com
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Budapest to Vienna
Ave. Duration
3h 14m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€13
Schedules at
blablacar.com

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Budapest to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Erdberg station.

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Budapest to Vienna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Vienna is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Budapest to Vienna.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Budapest and Vienna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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