The cheapest buses from Budapest to Salzburg
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Salzburg will cost around $ 62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 62.
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The fastest buses from Budapest to Salzburg
Fastest Journey
6 h 35 m
Average
6 h 42 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
450 km
Of the 2 buses that leave Budapest for Salzburg every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 450 km distance in an average of 6 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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.
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Bus Information between Budapest and Salzburg
 | Distance | 279 miles (450 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 6 h 35 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $57 (€46) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | Flixbus, Eurolines Switzerland or BlaBlaCar |
Buses from Budapest to Salzburg cover the 279 miles (450 km) long journey taking on average 6 h 35 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, Eurolines Switzerland or BlaBlaCar. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $57 (€46), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $47 (€38). Travelers depart most frequently from Budapest-Déli and arrive in Salzburg, Lastenstrasse.
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FlixBus buses between Budapest and Salzburg
Buy your official FlixBus bus tickets between Budapest and Salzburg from $47 (€38) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
- Average Price: $47
Read on for COVID-19 recommendations and policies for your FlixBus bus ticket from Budapest to Salzburg:
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- All bookings can be canceled up to 15 minutes before departure (a fee may apply).
- Cancellations made 30 days before departure are free of charge.
- Canceled tickets are refunded as a voucher, which is valid for 12 months, and is the value of the original booking (minus a cancellation fee, if applicable).
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Travel Tips
Travel between Budapest, Hungary and Salzburg, Austria by bus is: Partially open.
What is the status of international entry into Austria from Hungary?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Austria from Budapest?
Conditions of entry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
What are the safety rules to follow in Salzburg, Austria?
When traveling in Austria, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 10/20/21. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus between Budapest and Salzburg before traveling.
The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Salzburg to Budapest is: Partially open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Hungary from Austria?
Reentry to Hungary is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Hungary from Salzburg?
What are the requirements?
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
What are the safety rules to follow in Budapest, Hungary?
The government of Hungary has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last checked on 10/17/21. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to Budapest from Salzburg here.
When taking a bus from Budapest, you have a couple of bus stations you can depart from including Budapest, Thököly út (Budapest-Keleti), Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar and Budapest, Clark Ádám Tér. When you arrive in Salzburg, your bus can arrive in bus stations including Salzburg, Lastenstrasse, Salzburg, PR Süd and Salzburg, Rainerstraße (Austria Trend Hotel Europa).
Omio customers traveling this route book their buses from Budapest-Déli to Salzburg, Lastenstrasse.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Budapest-Déli, which is located around 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Salzburg, Lastenstrasse, located 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from the city center.
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