The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna International Airport to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna International Airport to Budapest will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 28 buses that leave Vienna International Airport for Budapest on Thu, Feb 26, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $177.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $365 Average price |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Vienna International Airport to Budapest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:31PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Live departures
Vienna International Airport to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Budapest buses for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:25 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 7h10 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:25 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h10 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:25 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 4h50 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:25 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 5h10 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:25 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 5h10 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h50 | 1:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h30 | 1:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h45 | 1:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 2:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h51 | 3:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h40 | 4:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h00 | 5:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:25 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h40 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:25 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h20 | 4:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h00 | 2:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h40 | 1:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, February 26 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h45 | 4:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h40 | 9:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h00 | 9:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h00 | 9:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h40 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 10:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h35 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Buses from Vienna International Airport to Budapest run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:35, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 06:35 |
Last bus 22:25 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Vienna International Airport to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Vienna International Airport to Budapest with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $17 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna International Airport to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Buda Castle, a historic castle complex offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Budapest History Museum
- Parliament Building, an iconic Gothic Revival structure situated on the Danube River, known for its stunning architecture and guided tours
- Fisherman's Bastion, a neo-Gothic terrace providing picturesque views of the Danube and Pest
- St. Stephen's Basilica, a grand cathedral named after Hungary's first king, featuring a beautiful interior and panoramic dome views
- Heroes' Square, a major square in Budapest noted for its iconic statues and the Millennium Monument.
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of the largest and most popular thermal bath complexes in Europe
- Explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, offering a variety of local foods and crafts
- Take a scenic cruise on the Danube River, providing unique views of Budapest's landmarks
- Visit the House of Terror Museum, which commemorates the victims of the fascist and communist regimes in Hungary
- Enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture and world-class productions.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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