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Strasserhäusl Museum
A small local heritage museum in a historic farmhouse linked to the Strasser siblings, important to the spread of Tyrolean folk music and Christmas carols. Worth visiting for regional culture and a传统Z
Cheapest price
$151
Average price
$174
Fastest journey
8 h 51 m
Average duration
9 h 4 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
542 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Mayrhofen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Mayrhofen will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $151.
Of the 3 trains that leave Budapest for Mayrhofen on Tue, Jun 09, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct trains cover the 542 km distance in an average of 9 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 51 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest trains will take 9 h 21 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Mayrhofen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $151.
Distance: 336 miles (542 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $253 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration Fastest 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 38m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 52m Average total duration 17h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Mayrhofen:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Mayrhofen costing on average $143 (€117).
A bus is $186 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Mayrhofen costing on average $253 (€206).
Other travel options to Mayrhofen take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 38m.
Bus takes on average 17h 22m.
Tickets start at around $143 (€117) compared to roughly $168 (€137) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 8h 48m versus 7h 30m 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 Mayrhofen trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:30 AM Budapest | 9h01 | 5:31 PM Mayrhofen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Budapest | 9h21 | 6:01 PM Mayrhofen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Budapest | 8h51 | 6:31 PM Mayrhofen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Budapest to Mayrhofen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 20:55. The fastest train covers the 336 miles (542 km) distance in 8h 1m.
Distance 336 miles (542 km) |
Average train duration 8h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 1m |
First train 5:46 AM |
Last train 8:55 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Service is usually included. Round up on drinks and taxis, or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Tip in cash when possible.
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