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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a flight costs an average of $358.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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$41 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $358 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Budapest to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Vienna:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Vienna costing on average $41.
A bus is $337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Vienna costing on average $358.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39. The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 45m 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 Vienna
How to get from Budapest to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna)5:58 PM 2h29 Budapest-Kelenfoeld 8:27 PM Vienna Hbf $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna)
5:58 PM 2h29 Budapest-Kelenfoeld 8:27 PM Vienna Hbf $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
OS6342:55 PM 0h50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 3:45 PM Vienna International Airport $404 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
R 4910 · R 9420+
IC 1249+
REX 623:10 AM 4h17 Budapest-Deli 7:27 AM Vienna Airport $31 1 One-way 3 transfers- R 4910+
ER 62 · RJX 7693:10 AM 4h47 Budapest-Deli 7:57 AM Vienna Airport $31 1 One-way 2 transfers - EC 340
6:30 PM 2h50 Budapest Keleti 9:20 PM Vienna $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
5:40 PM 3h00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 8:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:15 PM 3h05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 9:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz $27 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:20 PM 3h10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 7:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
EW9750+
EW97858:25 PM 12h25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 8:50 AM Vienna International Airport $269 1 One-way 1 transfer- EW2781 · EW2756
8:40 AM 6h45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 3:25 PM Vienna International Airport $296 1 One-way 1 transfer - EW9752+EW9783
9:25 AM 4h35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 2:00 PM Vienna International Airport $348 1 One-way 1 transfer
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How to Travel from Budapest to Vienna
The quickest way to travel between the Hungarian capital Budapest and the Austrian capital Vienna is to take the train. There are frequent train services from Budapest Kelenfoe Station that arrive in Vienna in approximately 2 and a half hours. Direct buses travel frequently from Budapest to Vienna and take about 3 hours.
Trains from Budapest to Vienna | Buses from Budapest to Vienna | Return trips from Vienna to Budapest
Budapest to Vienna Travel Comparison
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€16 |
2:55 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€30 |
2:38 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Budapest to Vienna?
Cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Vienna
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Vienna. Buses traveling from Budapest to Vienna depart from Budapest's Könyves Kálmán körút bus station and take approximately 3 hours to arrive at Vienna's Erdberg bus station. Buses are an average of €14 cheaper than traveling from Budapest to Vienna by train. Approximately 15 buses travel from Budapest to Vienna every day. Bus companies that travel directly from Budapest to Vienna include Flixbus, RegioJet, and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Budapest to Vienna
Taking a train is the fastest wat to travel from Budapest to Vienna. Trains traveling from Budapest to Vienna depart from Budapest Keleti train station and take at least 2:38 h to arrive at Vienna's Hauptbahnhof. There are 3 trains that travel from Budapest to Vienna every day, with the first departing Budapest at 8:40 a.m. All trains that travel from Budapest to Vienna are operated by ÖBB.
Most popular way to travel from Budapest to Vienna
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Budapest to Vienna. Taking a bus only takes 15 minutes longer than traveling from Budapest to Vienna by train while also being €14 cheaper on average. Taking a rideshare is also a popular option for traveling from Budapest to Vienna. Taking the train is also a popular option for people who want to travel from Budapest to Vienna in comfort.
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Vienna:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Vienna costing on average $41.
A bus is $337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Vienna costing on average $358.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 47 buses per day.
- Around 27 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.
- 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, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Turkish Airlines, Eurowings, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Avion Express Malta, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Swiss, CitizenPlane, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Vienna by train.
- 47 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti.
- 15 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, RegioJet a.s..
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