- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 13 buses that leave Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for Vienna on Wed, Jul 22, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 231 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Bratislava -> Vienna)
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Bratislava -> Vienna)
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $418 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna costing on average $26 (€21).
A train is $397 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna costing on average $418 (€344).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $85 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59 (€49). The journey takes 3h 15m versus 2h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:34AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 4h21 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h40 | 2:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Cracow -> Vienna) | 10:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 7h20 | 6:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Cracow -> Vienna) | 11:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 7h00 | 6:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:34 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 4h21 | 5:55 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h30 | 7:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h55 | 11:05 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 4h15 | 11:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Bratislava -> Vienna) | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 5h05 | 3:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Bratislava -> Vienna) | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 4h40 | 3:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h55 | 4:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h55 | 5:40 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 4h05 | 9:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h30 | 8:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:50, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 143 miles (231 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 143 miles (231 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 8:50 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Vienna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vienna trip today.
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Home to Klimt’s The Kiss and outstanding Austrian art in a Baroque palace. A top stop for art lovers and one of Vienna’s signature museums.
Albertina combines major temporary shows with prints, drawings, and modern art. Its state rooms and central location make it especially appealing.
Circular boulevard lined with palaces, museums, parks, and public buildings. It is the classic route for understanding Vienna’s grand nineteenth-century core.
UNESCO-listed historic center with medieval lanes, imperial landmarks, churches, and elegant squares. Essential for first-time visitors and easy walking.
Large cultural district of museums, courtyards, seating areas, and events. It mixes major institutions with a lively urban atmosphere day and night.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until crisp, then served with lemon or potato salad. It is Vienna’s signature dish and a classic of the city’s traditional cuisine.
Slow-cooked boiled beef in broth, usually served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes. A beloved imperial-era Viennese specialty.
Thin pancakes filled with apricot jam, quark, or curd cheese and baked with butter. A comforting dessert found in classic Viennese kitchens.
Historic restaurant by St. Stephen’s Cathedral, known for Wiener Schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in an elegant, old-Vienna setting.
Refined restaurant famous for Tafelspitz and formal Viennese dining. It offers polished service and a grand atmosphere near the Stadtpark.
Traditional beer hall serving Austrian comfort food, local beer, and hearty portions in a lively, rustic setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but transit is good value and many sights can be enjoyed on a mid-range budget.
Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10%; round up in cafes and taxis.
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Vienna International Busterminal (VIB) -> Stephansplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz station pair, with some services arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). Use this guide to compare Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and Vienna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurant 1 (in the station), Restaurant 2 (in the station), Restaurant 3 (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz.
Available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz: Elevators, ramps.
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
Available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB): Elevators, ramps.
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