How to travel from Vienna Hbf to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna Hbf to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Hbf to Budapest 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 1h 40m. 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 $164.

Distance: 132 miles (213 km)

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Bus
Flight

$28

Average price

$25

Average price

Cheapest

$390

Average price

3h 22m

Average total duration

2h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 29m

Average total duration

2h 59m

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30m

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4h 40m

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1h 40m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

Regiojet

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

Most popular airline

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from Vienna Hbf to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM2h55
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
12:10PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RegiojetRJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)
07:34AM2h40
Vienna Hbf
10:14AMBudapest-Deli
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS633
01:20PM0h50
Vienna International Airport
02:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$4851One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegiojetRJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
10:27AM2h31
Vienna Hbf
12:58PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld
$291One-way
0 transfers
RegiojetRJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)
07:34AM2h24
Vienna Hbf
09:58AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld
$171One-way
0 transfers
RegiojetRJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
10:27AM2h47
Vienna Hbf
01:14PMBudapest-Deli
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM2h55
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
11:40AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM3h25
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
11:40AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:15AM3h15
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
02:30PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$241One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9753 · EW9784
02:45PM5h00
Vienna International Airport
07:45PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$1881One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS639
09:05PM0h50
Vienna International Airport
09:55PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$4851One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesLH6329+LufthansaLH1676
09:25AM3h10
Vienna International Airport
12:35PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$5361One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna Hbf 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 Vienna Hbf to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna Hbf and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna Hbf to Budapest is a train with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna Hbf to Budapest costing on average $14 (€11).

A train is $152 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna Hbf to Budapest costing on average $164 (€130).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna Hbf to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 24m.

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

The distance from Vienna Hbf to Budapest is approximately 132 miles (213 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna Hbf to Budapest is:
  • Around 31 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.

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

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna Hbf to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings , Austrian Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, EuroNight, ÖBB to go to Budapest by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna Hbf to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
  • 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna Hbf 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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