There are 6 ways to get from Austria to Budapest by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KelenfoeldEc
3h 25mFt 4,467–23,527Bus via Vienna International Airport
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar902 / ...
4h 6mFt 8,079–18,153Drive 242.9 km
- Drive from Vienna to Budapest242.9 km
2h 19mFt 15,022–21,699Fly
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)VIE - BUD
3hFt 27,927–93,227Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna - Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarBlaBlaCar Bus
4h 57mFt 7,427–22,927Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Vienna to Budapest242.2 km
3h 5mFt 4,658
Austria to Budapest by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austria to Budapest is to rideshare which costs 4 658 Ft and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Austria to Budapest is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs 15 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Wien Morzinplatz and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Vienna International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Austria to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Wien Mitte and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Austria and Budapest is 248 km. The road distance is 242.9 km.
The best way to get from Austria to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs 4 400 Ft - 24 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Austria to Budapest, including transfers.
Austria to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna International Airport station.
Austria to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Austria to Budapest is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs 4 400 Ft - 24 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus via Vienna International Airport, which costs 8 000 Ft - 19 000 Ft and takes 4h 6m, you could also fly, which costs 27 000 Ft - 95 000 Ft and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Austria and Budapest, Hungary?
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld every 4 hours. Tickets cost Ft 9,000–21,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar hourly. Tickets cost Ft 6,500–16,000 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 37,000–180,000
- Website
- airalgerie.dz
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,500–70,000
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 9,000–21,000
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 14,000–22,000
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- Ft 14,000–22,000
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,400–10,000
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,000–22,000
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,500–16,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Vienna - Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,500–22,000
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vienna to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,658
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Austria to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Austria to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Budapest is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Austria to Budapest.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Austria and Budapest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























