- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
One of Central Europe’s major art museums, with Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European collections. Especially worthwhile for classical art lovers.
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$138
Fastest journey
6 h 57 m
Average duration
7 h 3 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
576 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Innsbruck to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Innsbruck to Budapest will cost around $138 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 47 trains that leave Innsbruck for Budapest on Fri, May 29, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 576 km distance in an average of 7 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 57 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 7 h 5 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.
NJ 447+
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
NJ 467+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
NJ 447+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
NJ 467+
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJX 167+
IC 747+
RJX 261
RJX 763+
EC 143
RJX 767+
EC 149
RJX 165
RJX 865 · RJX 65
RJX 867 · RJX 67Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 357 miles (576 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $669 Average price | $180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Budapest:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Budapest costing on average $134 (€108).
A bus is $599 (€483) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Budapest costing on average $669 (€539).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 9h 56m.
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 EuroNight.
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 Innsbruck to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 447+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 12:47 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 12h11 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
NJ 447+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 12:47 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 15h11 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
EN 40467 | 1:28 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h51 | 9:19 AM Budapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 467+ EC 463 | 1:28 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h51 | 9:19 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
NJ 467+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 1:28 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 14h30 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
NJ 467+ EC 463 | 1:28 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h01 | 9:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
NJ 467+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 1:28 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 11h30 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
NJ 467+ EC 463+ EN 40467 | 1:28 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h51 | 9:19 AM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
EN 40467+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 1:28 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 11h30 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJX 669+ IC 545+ EC 143+ R 3335 | 5:10 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h35 | 1:45 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
RJX 669+ IC 545+ EC 143 | 5:10 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h57 | 1:07 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 transfers | |
RJX 669 · RJX 269 | 5:10 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h25 | 12:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 763+ IC 547+ RJX 61 | 6:10 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h25 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 763+ EC 143+ R 3335 | 6:10 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h35 | 1:45 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 763+ EC 143 | 6:10 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 6h57 | 1:07 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJX 861 · RJX 61 | 7:14 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h21 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 765+ IC 641+ RJX 63 | 8:16 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h19 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 765+ EC 145 | 8:16 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h19 | 3:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 863 · RJX 63 | 9:14 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h21 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 863+ IC 643+ EC 147 | 9:14 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h21 | 5:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 161+ IC 645+ RJX 65 | 10:16 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h19 | 6:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 161+ EC 147 | 10:16 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h19 | 5:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 865 · RJX 65 | 11:14 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h05 | 6:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 865+ IC 647+ EC 149 | 11:14 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h05 | 7:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 767+ EC 149 | 12:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h03 | 7:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 767+ IC 649+ RJX 67 | 12:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h03 | 8:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 767+ IC 649+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 12:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h42 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 transfers | |
RJX 767+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 12:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h42 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJX 767+ IC 649+ RJX 67 | 12:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h19 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 767+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 12:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h42 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJX 767+ IC 649+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 12:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h42 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 transfers | |
RJX 767+ EC 149 | 12:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h13 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 767+ IC 649+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 12:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h47 | 8:03 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 transfers | |
RJX 767+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 12:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h47 | 8:03 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJX 867+ IC 741+ RJX 165 | 1:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h05 | 9:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 867 · RJX 67 | 1:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h05 | 8:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 867+ IC 741+ RJX 165 | 1:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h21 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 867 · RJX 67 | 1:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h21 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 165 | 2:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h03 | 9:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 165+ IC 743+ EC 341 | 2:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h03 | 10:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 165 | 2:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h19 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 165+ IC 743+ EC 341 | 2:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h19 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 869+ EC 341 | 3:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h05 | 10:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 869+ IC 745+ EC 343 | 3:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h05 | 11:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 167+ IC 747+ RJX 261 | 4:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h03 | 12:19 AM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 661 · RJX 261 | 5:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h05 | 12:19 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Innsbruck to Budapest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 357 miles (576 km) distance in 6h 52m.
Distance 357 miles (576 km) |
Average train duration 7h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 52m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Budapest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Budapest trip today.
One of Central Europe’s major art museums, with Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European collections. Especially worthwhile for classical art lovers.
A powerful museum on Hungary’s fascist and communist periods, housed in a former secret police building. It is one of the city’s most discussed historical museums.
The national history museum of Hungary, covering archaeology, medieval history, and key events in the country’s past. A strong introduction to Hungarian culture and statehood.
Budapest’s most atmospheric historic quarter, filled with cobbled streets, viewpoints, and major monuments. It is ideal for slow walks, photography, and evening views.
A monumental square at the end of Andrássy Avenue, known for its statues of Hungarian leaders and ceremonial scale. It is among the city’s most visited public spaces.
A green island in the Danube popular for walking, running, gardens, and relaxed river views. It is especially loved by locals for outdoor time.
Hungary’s iconic paprika-rich soup with beef, potatoes, carrots, and csipetke dumplings. It is one of the most traditional dishes to try in Budapest.
A slow-cooked meat stew seasoned with onion and sweet paprika, usually served with nokedli. It is a classic home-style Hungarian comfort dish.
Tender chicken in a creamy paprika sauce, often served with nokedli. It is one of the best-known Hungarian main courses.
A well-known traditional restaurant serving Hungarian classics such as gulyás, paprikash, and stuffed cabbage in a cozy, old-style setting.
A long-established family restaurant blending Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian traditions, known for excellent soups, stews, and warm service.
A Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant reinterpreting Hungarian flavors with refined technique and seasonal ingredients.
Moderate by European capital standards. Food, transit, and attractions are fairly priced; central hotels cost more.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in bars and for hotel staff.
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Budapest Keleti -> Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
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