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Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
430 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schärding to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schärding to Budapest will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 2 trains that leave Schärding for Budapest on Mon, Jun 22, 2 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 430 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 6 h 10 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 Schärding to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 267 miles (430 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg 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 Schärding to Budapest:
A bus is $64 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schärding to Budapest costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $208 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schärding to Budapest costing on average $255 (€209).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
The journey is about 5m faster (5h 37m by train vs 5h 42m by car) and roughly $23 (€19) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($111 (€91) vs $134 (€110)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Schärding to Budapest 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 |
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![]() | 7:52 AM Schärding | 6h27 | 2:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Schärding to Budapest run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 267 miles (430 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 267 miles (430 km) |
Average train duration 5h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 1:20 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Budapest Keleti Railway Station, Budapest -> Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Schärding to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Schärding to Budapest trains use the Schaerding to Budapest Keleti station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest-Kelenföld. Use this guide to compare Schärding and Budapest train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Schaerding is 1 km from Schärding city centre. Public transport options include:
Schaerding has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Schaerding .
ATMs are available at Schaerding .
Available at Schaerding : Parking, WC.
Available at Schaerding : Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schaerding .
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-Nyugati is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Nyugati 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: Két Szerecsen, Menza Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Nyugati. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Nyugati. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest-Nyugati: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Nyugati: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Nyugati: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Parlament, Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Hilton Budapest City.
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