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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Buses per day
14
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 $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 14 buses that leave Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for Vienna on Fri, Jun 05, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 231 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 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 $168.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $424 Average price | $87 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 $403 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna costing on average $424 (€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 $87 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60 (€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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:34AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 4h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h50 | 2:10 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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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.
Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Major art museum with graphic arts, Monet to Picasso highlights, and strong temporary exhibitions in the city center.
Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, plus Austrian art from the Middle Ages to today.
The city’s walkable core, filled with imperial streets, churches, and squares. Essential for first-time visitors.
Vienna’s grand boulevard lined with major public buildings, ideal for a classic walking route and architectural overview.
Vienna’s central square around St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a busy meeting point and key orientation spot in the old city.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef in broth, classically served with apple horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes. A hallmark of old Viennese cuisine.
Austrian-style fried chicken, especially associated with Viennese cooking, with a crunchy coating and often served with salad or lemon.
Leading fine-dining destination in Stadtpark, known for modern Austrian cuisine, polished service, and an elegant setting.
Popular classic Viennese inn serving schnitzel, goulash, and seasonal Austrian dishes in a cozy traditional space.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel, with a lively traditional atmosphere in the city center.
Vienna is pricier than many Central European cities, especially for hotels and dining, but public transport and casual eats are reasonable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares; small tips are optional in cafes and hotels.
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