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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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$34 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $540 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Vienna:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Vienna costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $512 (€414) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Vienna costing on average $540 (€437).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
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 PM2h29Budapest-Kelenfoeld8:27 PMVienna Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna)5:58 PM2h29Budapest-Kelenfoeld8:27 PMVienna Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EC 1462:55 PM2h25Budapest-Kelenfoeld5:20 PMVienna Hbf$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)2:58 PM2h34Budapest-Kelenfoeld5:32 PMVienna Hbf$151One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)11:58 AM2h34Budapest-Kelenfoeld2:32 PMVienna Hbf$201One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)7:58 AM2h34Budapest-Kelenfoeld10:32 AMVienna Hbf$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:15 PM3h40Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)10:55 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:00 PM3h55Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar10:55 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$191One-way0 transfers
- (Budapest -> Prague) · (Bratislava -> Vienna)11:15 AM4h40Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás3:55 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$201One-way1 transfer
EW9783 · EW97549:05 AM9h20Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport6:25 PMVienna International Airport$2861One-way1 transfer- EW9783 · EW97529:05 AM5h30Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport2:35 PMVienna International Airport$3711One-way1 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 |
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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 $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Vienna costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $512 (€414) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Vienna costing on average $540 (€437).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 18 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, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
- 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.
- 11 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
- 40 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
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