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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna Hbf to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. 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 $23, while a flight costs an average of $361.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$361 Average price | $43 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Vienna Hbf to Budapest:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna Hbf to Budapest costing on average $43 (€36).
A bus is $338 (€283) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna Hbf to Budapest costing on average $361 (€302).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $80 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€30). The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 32m 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 Vienna Hbf to Budapest
How to get from Vienna Hbf to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna Hbf to Budapest is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)7:34 AM2h24Vienna Hbf9:58 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)7:34 AM2h24Vienna Hbf9:58 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS6319:50 AM0h45Vienna International Airport10:35 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$4351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)5:27 PM2h31Vienna Hbf7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$141One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)10:27 AM2h31Vienna Hbf12:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$191One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)1:27 PM2h31Vienna Hbf3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$191One-way0 transfers
- (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)11:25 PM6h20Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal5:45 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$181One-way1 transfer
- (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)10:50 PM6h55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:45 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$181One-way1 transfer
- (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)10:50 PM7h15Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz6:05 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$181One-way1 transfer
EW9753 · EW97843:15 PM4h10Vienna International Airport7:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2511One-way1 transfer- LO224 · LO5379:15 AM7h40Vienna International Airport4:55 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2521One-way1 transfer
- LO226 · LO5337:30 PM13h35Vienna International Airport9:05 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna Hbf to Budapest:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna Hbf to Budapest costing on average $43 (€36).
A bus is $338 (€283) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna Hbf to Budapest costing on average $361 (€302).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 12 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.
- Travel with ArdaTur, FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Budapest by flight.
- 26 direct buses per day with ArdaTur, FlixBus.
- 11 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
- 3 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.
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