The average train between Austria and Budapest takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Austria to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Austria and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Austria is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Budapest at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Mitte-Landstraße and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Austria to Budapest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Austria to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Austria station and arriving at Budapest station via Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Austria to Budapest train services, operated by Wiener Linien, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Austria to Budapest train services, operated by Wiener Linien, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The distance between Austria and Budapest is 369.1 km. The road distance is 249 km.
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld every 4 hours. Tickets cost Ft 20,000–34,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Three other operators also service this route.