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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
$51
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
8 h 4 m
Average duration
8 h 4 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zell am See to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zell am See to Budapest will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 4 trains that leave Zell am See for Budapest on Mon, Jun 22, 4 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 470 km distance in an average of 8 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 4 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 8 h 4 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 Zell am See to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 22m. 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 train costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $151.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price Cheapest | $330 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 52m Average total duration Fastest 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 1m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zell am See to Budapest:
A train is $236 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zell am See to Budapest costing on average $330 (€270).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Flight takes on average 10h 1m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€77) compared to roughly $150 (€123) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56 (€46). The journey takes 7h 22m versus 6h 42m 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 Zell am See to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:15 AM Zell am See | 8h04 | 2:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Zell am See | 8h04 | 3:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Zell am See to Budapest run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 7h 4m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average train duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 7h 4m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
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