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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and one of Europe’s grandest museum interiors.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 22 trains that leave Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for Vienna on Mon, Jun 22, 17 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 trains cover the 231 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 34 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.
EC 148
EC 144
RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna)
RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna)
RJX 68
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna)
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna 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 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $166.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $420 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna costing on average $26 (€21).
A train is $399 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna costing on average $420 (€344).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 11:45 AM Budapest-Deli | 2h47 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 11:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h34 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 2:45 PM Budapest-Deli | 2h47 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 2:45 PM Budapest-Deli | 2h40 | 5:25 PM Wien Meidling | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 2:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h27 | 5:25 PM Wien Meidling | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 2:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h34 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna) | 5:45 PM Budapest-Deli | 2h42 | 8:27 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna) | 5:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h29 | 8:27 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 7:45 AM Budapest-Deli | 2h47 | 10:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 7:45 AM Budapest-Deli | 2h40 | 10:25 AM Wien Meidling | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 7:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h34 | 10:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 7:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h27 | 10:25 AM Wien Meidling | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 143 miles (231 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 143 miles (231 km) |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 5:58 AM |
Last train 10:25 PM |
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Prices are higher than in much of Central Europe. Museums, hotels, and dining add up, but public transport is good value.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and bars.
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