How to travel from Salzburg to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 279 miles (450 km)

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$121

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$68

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6h 36m

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6h 6m

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7h 26m

Average total duration

6h 56m

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from Salzburg to Budapest

How to get from Salzburg to Budapest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Salzburg to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:00AM9h10
Salzburg, P+R Süd
10:10AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$531One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:00AM9h10
Salzburg, P+R Süd
10:10AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$531One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH1105 · LH1340
02:15PM3h35
Salzburg Airport
05:50PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$9801One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ÖBB | InterCityIC 547+RegiojetRJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
08:11AM7h47
Salzburg Hbf
03:58PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld
$1021One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 463
03:50AM5h29
Salzburg Hbf
09:19AMBudapest Keleti
$1011One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | InterCityIC 641+ÖBBRJX 63
10:11AM6h08
Salzburg Hbf
04:19PMBudapest Keleti
$1131One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:59PM7h06
Salzburg, P+R Süd
07:05AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$591One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:59PM6h41
Salzburg, P+R Süd
06:40AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$591One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:59PM7h31
Salzburg, P+R Süd
07:30AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
$591One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW4334 · EW9784
01:10PM6h35
Salzburg Airport
07:45PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$4151One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1103 · LH1340
10:35AM7h15
Salzburg Airport
05:50PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$5021One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1105 · LH1342
02:15PM8h50
Salzburg Airport
11:05PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$5021One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Salzburg to Budapest

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Salzburg to Budapest, 91,79% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Salzburg to Budapest and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Budapest

Travel to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salzburg to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $37 (€29).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Budapest costing on average $50 (€40).

A bus is $143 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Budapest costing on average $180 (€143).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Budapest is by train with an average journey time of 5h 12m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 35m.

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

The distance from Salzburg to Budapest is approximately 279 miles (450 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Budapest is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Budapest 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 Salzburg to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet, ÖBB Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Budapest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.
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