The average train between Budapest and Austria takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Budapest to Austria. 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 Budapest and Austria. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Austria at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Austria. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Austria station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Budapest to Austria train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Austria train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
The distance between Budapest and Austria is 369.1 km. The road distance is 246 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €11–14 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.