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Museum Hallstatt
Hallstatt's main museum presents Iron Age finds, salt-mining history, and UNESCO heritage context in a compact central setting.
Cheapest price
lei220
Average price
lei500
Fastest journey
6 h 54 m
Average duration
6 h 59 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Hallstatt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Hallstatt will cost around lei500 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei220.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Hallstatt without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 350+
IR 814+
REX 70
EC 462+
IC 1118
R 4968+
ER 62 · RJX19910+
IC 1118
EC 462+
R 70+
NJ 40236
R 4910 · R 9420+
REX 62+
RJX19910
RJX 62+
IC 644+
REX 70
RJX 64+
IC 648+
REX 70
RJX 60+
IC 640+
REX 70
EC 342+
IC 546+
REX 70
EC 140+
IC 642+
R 70Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Hallstatt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from lei213. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of lei213, and a flight costs an average of lei909.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
lei419 Average price Cheapest | lei448 Average price | lei1757 Average price | lei622 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Hallstatt:
A train is lei29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Hallstatt costing on average lei448.
A train is lei1338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Hallstatt costing on average lei1757.
Other travel options to Hallstatt take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 54m.
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Tickets start at around lei419 compared to roughly lei622 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei203. The journey takes 6h 39m versus 5h 29m 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.
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 to Hallstatt trains for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 342+ IC 546+ REX 70 | 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h54 | 12:24 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RJX19912+ R 70+ S 2 | 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h17 | 1:47 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60+ IC 640+ REX 70 | 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h54 | 2:24 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 2 transfers | |
EC 140+ R 70+ IC 642 | 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h17 | 3:47 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62+ IC 644+ REX 70 | 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h54 | 4:24 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 2 transfers | |
EC 142+ IC 646+ R 70 | 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h17 | 5:47 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RJX 64+ IC 648+ REX 70 | 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h54 | 6:24 PM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RJX 266+ NJ 19946+ REX 70 · REX 70 | 7:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 11h44 | 7:14 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 3 transfers | |
EC 462+ NJ 40236+ R 70 | 8:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 11h00 | 7:30 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 2 transfers | |
R 4968+ ER 62 · RJX19950+ IC 1118 | 11:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 11h29 | 10:54 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 3 transfers | |
R 4910 · R 9420+ EC 1218+ IC 1118 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 7h44 | 10:54 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 4 transfers | |
R 4910+ IC 544+ R 70+ ER 62 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 8h37 | 11:47 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 3 transfers | |
R 4910 · R 9420+ IC 1118+ REX 62 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 7h44 | 10:54 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 4 transfers | |
R 4910 · R 9420+ IC 1118+ REX 62 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 7h44 | 10:54 AM Hallstatt Bahnhof | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Budapest to Hallstatt run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at lei213 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:32, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 251 miles (405 km) distance in 6h 29m.
Distance 251 miles (405 km) |
Average train duration 6h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price lei213 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 29m |
First train 1:32 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Hallstatt — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hallstatt trip today.
Hallstatt's main museum presents Iron Age finds, salt-mining history, and UNESCO heritage context in a compact central setting.
Visitor exhibition at the Hallstatt Salt Mine explaining ancient extraction, geology, and miners' lives with multimedia displays.
Underground prehistoric burial site exhibit displaying excavated tombs and artifacts linked to Hallstatt's globally important early culture.
Hallstatt's most famous elevated viewpoint, reached by funicular or hike, with sweeping lake-and-village panoramas.
Classic waterfront promenade for postcard views, boat watching, and easy strolls beside Hallstatt's iconic lakeside houses.
Historic main square surrounded by pastel facades, ideal for photos, orientation, and experiencing village life in the center.
Char from nearby Lake Hallstatt, usually pan-fried or grilled. It is a classic Salzkammergut fish dish prized for its fresh alpine lake flavor.
Austrian boiled beef served with broth, root vegetables, potatoes, and horseradish. A traditional hearty meal found across Upper Austria.
Roast pork with crisp crackling, typically served with dumplings and cabbage. It is a beloved Austrian comfort dish common in local inns.
Well-known traditional venue above the village, serving Austrian dishes and local fish in a scenic setting with panoramic Hallstatt views.
Historic lakefront restaurant in a heritage hotel, known for Austrian classics, fish, and refined regional dining with elegant views.
Casual and popular lakeside café and restaurant for Austrian meals, pastries, coffee, and drinks, with one of the village’s best terraces.
Hallstatt is pricier than many Austrian towns. Hotels, lakefront dining, and parking cost more, while local buses and ferries are moderate.
Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10%, round up for taxis, and leave small change in cafes.
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Hallstatt Bahnhof -> Marktplatz, Hallstatt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Hallstatt trains use the Budapest Keleti to Hallstatt Bahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Hallstatt, Seelände (Hallstatt Lahn). Use this guide to compare Budapest and Hallstatt train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Hallstatt Bahnhof is 1 km from Hallstatt city centre. Public transport options include:
Hallstatt Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking and Accessibility.
Available at Hallstatt Bahnhof: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hallstatt Bahnhof: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Hallstatt, Seelände (Hallstatt Lahn) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Hallstatt, Seelände (Hallstatt Lahn). ATMs are available at Hallstatt, Seelände (Hallstatt Lahn).
Ticket office support is available at Hallstatt, Seelände (Hallstatt Lahn).
Available at Hallstatt, Seelände (Hallstatt Lahn): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hallstatt, Seelände (Hallstatt Lahn): Limited accessibility for people with disabilities.
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