Cheapest price
$114
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Budapest will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
Of the 13 trains that leave Salzburg for Budapest on Sun, Jun 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 450 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
On Sun, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 6 h 8 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 Salzburg to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€96 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest |
6h 39m Average duration Fastest 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 6:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h12 | 11:19 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h51 | 1:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 11h47 | 5:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h47 | 1:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h08 | 12:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h12 | 12:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 7:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h51 | 1:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 7:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h08 | 1:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 7:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 10h47 | 5:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 7:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h47 | 1:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h12 | 1:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h51 | 5:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h51 | 1:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 279 miles (450 km) |
Average train duration 6h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€62) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:42 |
Travel between Salzburg and Budapest from $26 (€21) with Omio’s train partners ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet and ÖBB | Euro City (EC)! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.
ÖBB is the national railway company of Austria, providing a comprehensive network of services throughout the country including trains to Budapest from Salzburg. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity Express (ICE) trains, EuroCity (EC) trains, InterCity (IC) trains, and Regional Express (REX) trains. ICE trains are the fastest, offering the most comfortable and luxurious travel experience, while EC trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. IC trains are the most common, providing a reliable and affordable service, and REX trains are the slowest but offer the most frequent stops. ÖBB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for ÖBB include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.
Train information from Salzburg to Budapest with ÖBB:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Salzburg Hbf, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Budapest Keleti, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.
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