Vienna to Pest Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Vienna and Pest takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Vienna to Pest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 40m
Duration: 248 km
Distance: Ft 18,211
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec

2h 46m

Ft 4,854–29,168

Vienna to Pest train times

Trains run hourly between Vienna and Pest. 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 Pest at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Kelenfoeld and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:40 PM → 5:27 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
4:42 PM → 7:30 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:27 PM → 8:10 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:08 PM → 9:44 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Vienna to Pest? 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.

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

ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld every 4 hours. Tickets cost Ft 21,000–24,000 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Three other operators also service this route.

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