How to travel from Budapest to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Vienna is a train with an average price of $21.

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Vienna:

A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Vienna costing on average $24.

A train is $402 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Vienna costing on average $423.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Vienna is by train with an average journey time of 3h 7m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 32m.

Flight takes on average 4h 32m.

The distance from Budapest to Vienna is approximately 132 miles (214 km).

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Vienna is:

• Around 44 buses per day.
• Around 19 trains per day.
• Around 8 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Vienna:

• Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic to go to Vienna by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Vienna by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Vienna with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic.
• 41 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
• 12 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV).

Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.