The cheapest and fastest trains from Bad Gastein to Budapest
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$96
Fastest journey
7 h 49 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
447 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bad Gastein to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bad Gastein to Budapest will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bad Gastein for Budapest on Sat, Mar 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 447 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 49 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest trains will take 9 h 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Bad Gastein to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bad Gastein to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $55, and a flight costs an average of $220.
Distance: 277 miles (447 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$104 Average price Cheapest | $466 Average price |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bad Gastein to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Bad Gastein to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:19 AM Bad Gastein | 9h00 | 4:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Bad Gastein | 7h49 | 3:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bad Gastein to Budapest
Trains from Bad Gastein to Budapest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:32, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 277 miles (447 km) distance in 6h 49m.
Distance 277 miles (447 km) |
Average train duration 7h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 49m |
First train 01:32 |
Last train 23:32 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity from Bad Gastein to Budapest trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity trains will get you between Bad Gastein and Budapest from $55 (€45). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
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ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
FAQs: Trains from Bad Gastein to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bad Gastein to Budapest by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bad Gastein to Budapest
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Restaurant Hexenhäusl
- Restaurant Lutter & Wegner
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Salzburger Hof
- Hotel Elisabethpark
- Hotel Miramonte
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and amenities
- Bus: Regional bus lines available
- Taxi: Local taxi services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
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