- 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
$24
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna 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 to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 15 buses that leave Vienna for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Fri, Jun 19, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 231 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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 to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. 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 train costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $319 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average $23 (€19).
A train is $301 (€247) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average $319 (€262).
Other travel options to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $85 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€51). The journey takes 3h 14m versus 3h 3m 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 01:25AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:25 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 4h25 | 5:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h40 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h45 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h50 | 11:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h20 | 12:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
(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) | 10:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h25 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 4h00 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h50 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h50 | 7:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h45 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h20 | 11:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
(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) | 10:50 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 6h55 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h25 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vienna to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:50, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 143 miles (231 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 143 miles (231 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 8:50 AM |
Last bus 9:50 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.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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