There are 8 ways to get from Budapest V. to Vienna by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, plane, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2h 40m€12–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus 902 / ...
3h 25m€11–28Night train
- Take the night train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbfnighttrain En
2h 40m€11–14Drive 244.9 km
- Drive from Budapest V. to Viennacar 244.9 km
2h 22m€39–56Bus via Deák Ferenc tér
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 14m€24–54Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Budapest to Vienna242.1 km
3h 14m€13Fly
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BUD - VIE
2h 49m€69–241Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Wien HbfEurobusways
4h€40–370
Budapest V. to Vienna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest V. to Vienna is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest V. to Vienna is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Budapest V. and Vienna is 256 km. The road distance is 244.9 km.
The best way to get from Budapest V. to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €12 - €30.
The train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbf takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.
Budapest V. to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest V. to Vienna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
The best way to get from Budapest V. to Vienna is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €12 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €28 and takes 3h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €250 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Budapest V., Hungary and Vienna, Austria?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €11–14 and the journey takes 2h 40m. RegioJet also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz hourly. Tickets cost €11–28 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–440
- Website
- airalgerie.dz
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €17–190
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Night train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–30
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- 1st Class
- €21–30
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Budapest to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40–370
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Budapest to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest V. to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.
Budapest V. to Vienna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest V. to Vienna is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Budapest V. to Vienna.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Budapest V. and Vienna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















