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Musée Gallo-Romain de Saint-Romain-en-Gal - Vienne
Major archaeological museum across the Rhône presenting Roman mosaics, everyday objects, and remains from ancient Vienna. One of the best places to understand the city’s Roman past.
Cheapest price
$137
Average price
$159
Fastest journey
20 h 45 m
Average duration
21 h 51 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
1105 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Vienne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Vienne will cost around $159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $137.
Of the 21 buses that leave Budapest for Vienne on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 1105 km distance in an average of 21 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 45 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 22 h 25 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Vienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $55.
Distance: 686 miles (1105 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $150 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $276 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 43m Average total duration 25h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Vienne:
A train is $76 (€62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Vienne costing on average $95 (€78).
A train is $130 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Vienne costing on average $150 (€123).
Other travel options to Vienne take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 25h 13m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€78) compared to roughly $276 (€226) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $180 (€148). The journey takes 25h 13m versus 13h 53m 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.
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 01:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 28h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 29h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Vienne buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 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 · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 26h35 | 4:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h05 | 4:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 28h25 | 12:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h50 | 9:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h25 | 9:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h45 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 23h30 | 12:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 25h20 | 2:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 23h50 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h00 | 12:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h45 | 2:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h25 | 2:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 29h20 | 9:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 33h15 | 2:25 AM Lyon | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 23h15 | 4:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 21h35 | 4:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 25h55 | 9:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h45 | 4:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 23h10 | 9:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 29h00 | 4:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 28h00 | 3:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Budapest to Vienne run on average 16 times per day, taking around 25h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $74 (€61) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 686 miles (1105 km) distance in 20h 45m.
Distance 686 miles (1105 km) |
Average bus duration 25h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€61) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 20h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Vienne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vienne trip today.
Major archaeological museum across the Rhône presenting Roman mosaics, everyday objects, and remains from ancient Vienna. One of the best places to understand the city’s Roman past.
Local fine arts and archaeology museum with collections spanning antiquity to later periods. A good stop for a broader view of Vienne’s artistic and historical heritage.
Historic cloister often visited like a small heritage museum, known for its Romanesque carvings and peaceful atmosphere. A lesser-known cultural stop in the old town.
Panoramic viewpoint above Vienne offering sweeping city and river views. A favorite for sunset and one of the most shareable spots in town.
The old town is the best area to experience the city’s Roman, medieval, and civic heritage in a compact walkable setting.
Steep historic route leading up to one of the city’s best viewpoints. Popular for photos over the rooftops, Rhône, and Roman theatre.
A Lyonnais specialty also found in Vienne: beef tripe marinated, breaded, and fried. It reflects the strong culinary influence of nearby Lyon and the Rhône valley.
A traditional Rhône-Alpes meatball or pâté made with pork, herbs, and greens. It is rustic country cooking common in the wider region around Vienne.
Potatoes baked with cream and garlic, originating from neighboring Dauphiné. It is one of the most famous regional side dishes served across Isère and Vienne.
A celebrated fine dining institution in Vienne, known for refined French cuisine, polished service, and an elegant setting. One of the city's flagship gastronomic addresses.
A well-regarded modern restaurant in Vienne offering creative seasonal cuisine in a stylish, contemporary setting. Suitable for a more upscale but relaxed meal.
An established restaurant in Vienne appreciated for classic French cooking and a charming atmosphere. A solid choice for a traditional meal in the historic center.
Prices are moderate for France. Cafés and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Leaving small change or rounding up is appreciated; about 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up for taxis. Tipping is not expected for casual cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Vienne 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 Vienne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Vienne buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache station pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Vienne bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
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