There are 6 ways to get from Austria to Hungary by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
3h 50mFt 4,917–23,977Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Vienna to Budapest242.3 km
3h 5mFt 4,660Bus via Vienna International Airport
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 902 / ...
4h 52mFt 8,029–17,603Drive 242.9 km
- Drive from Vienna to Budapestcar 242.9 km
2h 20mFt 15,153–21,888Fly, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane VIE - BUD
- Take the train from Ferihegy to Zuglotrain
2h 47mFt 28,867–98,527Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna - Bus Station to Budapest-Kelenföldbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 57mFt 7,377–21,377
Austria to Hungary by subway, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austria to Hungary is to rideshare which costs 4 660 Ft and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Austria to Hungary is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs 15 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Wien Morzinplatz and arriving at Clark Ádám tér via Vienna International Airport, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Deák Ferenc tér M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Austria to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Clark Ádám tér via Wien Mitte, Wien Hbf and Kelenföld vasútállomás M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Austria and Hungary is 253 km. The road distance is 242.9 km.
The best way to get from Austria to Hungary without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs 4 900 Ft - 24 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Austria to Hungary, including transfers.
Austria to Hungary bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna International Airport station.
Austria to Hungary train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Austria to Hungary is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs 4 900 Ft - 24 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus via Vienna International Airport, which costs 8 000 Ft - 18 000 Ft and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Austria and Hungary?
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld every 4 hours. Tickets cost Ft 7,000–21,000 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 every 2 hours. Tickets cost Ft 6,000–15,000 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 38,000–180,000
- Website
- airalgerie.dz
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,500–75,000
- 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 7,000–21,000
- 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 7,000–21,000
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Ferihegy to Zuglo
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Ft 340–400
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,000–15,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Vienna - Bus Station to Budapest-Kelenföld
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,000–20,000
- 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 4,660
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Austria to Hungary bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Austria to Hungary train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Hungary is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Austria to Hungary.
There are 6644+ hotels available in Hungary.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Austria and Hungary. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

































