The average train between Vienna and Pest takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. 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.
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 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Kelenfoeld and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Pest. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Pest station via Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Vienna to Pest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Pest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The distance between Vienna and Pest is 215.2 km. The road distance is 248 km.
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld every 4 hours. Tickets cost Ft 20,000–33,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Three other operators also service this route.