- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts
One of Central Europe’s leading art museums, known for major collections of European old masters, antiquities, and temporary exhibitions on Heroes’ Square. A top choice for art lovers
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 51 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna Westbahnhof 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 Westbahnhof to Budapest will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest without transferring at least once.
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $278 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $257 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest costing on average $278 (€228).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 0m.
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€18) compared to roughly $82 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61 (€50). The journey takes 3h 24m versus 2h 39m 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, Infobus.
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 Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:16AM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 4h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:31PM | Duration 4h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h25 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h45 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:25 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 4h50 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:50 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 6h55 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:50 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 7h15 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:25 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h20 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Vienna Westbahnhof to Budapest run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
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One of Central Europe’s leading art museums, known for major collections of European old masters, antiquities, and temporary exhibitions on Heroes’ Square. A top choice for art lovers
Located inside Buda Castle, this museum focuses on Hungarian art from medieval altarpieces to modern works. The setting and panoramic terraces add to the visit
The National Museum presents Hungary’s history from prehistoric times to the modern era in a grand neoclassical building. It is one of the city’s core cultural institutions and a strong starting point
Budapest’s most atmospheric historic quarter, filled with cobbled lanes, viewpoints, and landmark buildings. It is ideal for slow walks, photography, and classic city views
A monumental square framed by major museums and dominated by the Millennium Monument. It is one of Budapest’s key ceremonial and photographic landmarks
A prominent hill with walking paths and sweeping panoramas over the Danube, bridges, and parliament. It remains one of the best outdoor viewpoints in Budapest
Hungary’s iconic goulash soup made with beef, paprika, potatoes, and vegetables. It is a classic Budapest comfort dish and a staple of traditional Hungarian cooking.
A rich Hungarian meat stew slowly cooked with onions and paprika, often served with nokedli. It is a deeply traditional home-style dish found across Budapest.
Chicken braised in a creamy paprika sauce, usually served with dumplings. It showcases the famous Hungarian use of sweet paprika in a comforting classic.
A well-known traditional Hungarian restaurant popular for goulash, paprikash, and warm hospitality in a cozy, old-fashioned setting.
A long-established family-run restaurant known for refined Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian dishes, with a classic and welcoming atmosphere.
A popular casual spot specializing in stews, goulash, and other hearty Hungarian classics in the Jewish Quarter.
Generally affordable for European city breaks. Food, transit, and sights are good value; central hotels cost more.
A 10% service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10%. Round up taxis. Small tips are welcome in bars, cafés, salons, and for hotel help.
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