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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Hallstatt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Hallstatt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $92, while a flight costs an average of $555.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$92 Average price Cheapest | $555 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Hallstatt:
A train is $464 (€389) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Hallstatt costing on average $555 (€466).
Other travel options to Hallstatt take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€77) compared to roughly $133 (€111) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€35). The journey takes 6h 24m versus 5h 29m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Hallstatt
How to get from Budapest to Hallstatt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Hallstatt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 4968+
ER 62 · RJX19556+
R 911:25 PM12h06Budapest-Deli11:31 AMHallstatt Bahnhof$421One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
R 4968+
ER 62 · RJX19556+
R 911:25 PM12h06Budapest-Deli11:31 AMHallstatt Bahnhof$421One-way4 transfers
Fastest
LH1343 · LH11025:55 AM3h40Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport9:35 AMSalzburg Airport$7001One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJX 264+
RJ 852+
IR 814+
REX 705:30 PM13h44Budapest Keleti7:14 AMHallstatt Bahnhof$421One-way3 transfers
IC 350+
IR 814+
REX 704:25 PM14h49Budapest-Kelenfoeld7:14 AMHallstatt Bahnhof$451One-way2 transfers
RJX 60 · IR 703+
REX 707:30 AM8h01Budapest Keleti3:31 PMHallstatt Bahnhof$1271One-way2 transfers
EW9783+
EW43359:05 AM4h05Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport1:10 PMSalzburg Airport$2461One-way1 transfer
LH1337 · LH110611:35 AM6h30Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport6:05 PMSalzburg Airport$4931One-way1 transfer
LH1335 · LH11069:25 AM8h40Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport6:05 PMSalzburg Airport$4931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Hallstatt:
A train is $464 (€389) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Hallstatt costing on average $555 (€466).
Other travel options to Hallstatt take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Hallstatt as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Hallstatt Bahnhof.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, EuroNight to go to Hallstatt by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Danish Air Transport, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Hallstatt by flight.
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