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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Lienz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Lienz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $666.
Distance: 298 miles (480 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price Cheapest | $666 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Lienz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Lienz:
A train is $570 (€477) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Lienz costing on average $666 (€557).
Other travel options to Lienz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Tickets start at around $97 (€81) compared to roughly $153 (€128) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€47). The journey takes 8h 30m versus 6h 40m 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.
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How to get from Budapest to Lienz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Lienz is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:50 AM 2h40 Budapest 9:30 AM Lienz $241 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:50 AM 2h40 Budapest 9:30 AM Lienz $241 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:50 AM 2h40 Budapest 9:30 AM Lienz $241 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:10 PM 8h10 Budapest 9:20 PM Lienz $554 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:35 AM 7h25 Budapest 12:00 PM Lienz $608 1 One-way 0 transfers1:25 PM 8h55 Budapest 10:20 PM Lienz $646 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Lienz:
A train is $570 (€477) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Lienz costing on average $666 (€557).
Other travel options to Lienz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Lienz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Klagenfurt Airport.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Lienz by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Lienz by train.
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