There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Vienna by train, bus, rideshare, car, plane or shuttle
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Budapest to Vienna by train
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International entry into Austria from Hungary
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary
Conditions of entry into Austria from Hungary
- There are no current restrictions
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Wearing a face mask on public transport in Vienna is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Vienna is 1 metre.
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Last updated: 17 May 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to rideshare which costs 4 471 Ft and takes 3h 14m.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to drive which costs 15 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft and takes 2h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest Kelenföld bus station station and arriving at Vienna Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
It is 214 km from Budapest to Vienna. It is approximately 243.3 km to drive.
The best way to get from Budapest to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs 2 800 Ft - 9 000 Ft.
The train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.
Budapest to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Kelenföld bus station.
Budapest to Vienna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs 2 800 Ft - 9 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7 500 Ft - 11 000 Ft and takes 2h 50m, you could also fly, which costs 17 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft and takes 2h 39m.
- Distance: 214.2 km
- Duration: 2h 26m
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €11 - €14 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest Kelenföld bus station to Vienna Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €20 - €28 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €340
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest Déli Train Station to Vienna Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €35
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
- 1st Class
- €29 - €33
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €24
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
- 1st Class
- €21 - €24
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest Kelenföld bus station to Vienna Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Budapest to Wien
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- 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
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Budapest Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Budapest to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Central Station.
Budapest to Vienna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Vienna is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Budapest to Vienna.
Austrian Airlines offers flights from Budapest Airport to Vienna Airport.
Book your Budapest to Vienna train tickets online with Distribusion.
Book your Budapest to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 550+ hotels available in Vienna. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Budapest to Budapest Airport is to bus which takes 32 min and costs 3 707 Ft.