- Must visit
Hungarian National Museum
The national archaeology and history museum, covering Hungary’s story from early history to the modern era in a grand neoclassical building.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 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 Ferenc Liszt International Airport will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 10 buses that leave Vienna International Airport for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Mon, Jun 22, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 215 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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)
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $130.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price | $59 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $239 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average $260 (€213).
Other travel options to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $82 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61 (€50). The journey takes 3h 19m versus 2h 41m 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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator RegioJet | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h35 | 11:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:25 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 4h50 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:25 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 5h10 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 7:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:25 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h20 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:25 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h40 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 12:10 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h00 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 4h00 | 5:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:50, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 5:50 AM |
Last bus 10:25 PM |
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The national archaeology and history museum, covering Hungary’s story from early history to the modern era in a grand neoclassical building.
Major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with Old Masters, European painting, sculpture, and temporary blockbusters.
Hungary’s leading art museum inside Buda Castle, featuring medieval, renaissance, baroque, and modern Hungarian works.
Historic district of cobbled streets, viewpoints, and medieval atmosphere around Buda Castle and Matthias Church.
Elegant boulevard lined with mansions, theaters, and cafés, connecting the center with Heroes’ Square.
Classic panoramic hill with lookout points over Budapest, especially popular for sunrise and sunset views.
Hungary’s iconic paprika-rich soup with beef, potatoes, and vegetables; a classic introduction to Magyar flavors.
A traditional Hungarian meat stew slowly cooked with onions and paprika, often served with nokedli.
Tender chicken in a creamy paprika sauce, one of the country’s best-known comfort dishes.
Established family-run restaurant praised for Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian cooking with classic hospitality.
Upscale restaurant known for refined Hungarian-inspired cuisine and polished modern atmosphere.
Popular, long-running bistro serving Hungarian classics and international dishes in a lively setting.
Airport prices are higher than central Budapest, but the city is still moderate by European standards.
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