The average train between Vienna and Budapest takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Vienna 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 Vienna and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Budapest at 11:02 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vienna station and arriving at Budapest station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
Vienna to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Vienna to Budapest train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Budapest is 214.2 km. The road distance is 244 km.
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld every 4 hours. Tickets cost Ft 19,000–34,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Three other operators also service this route.
