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4.6Travel Information between Vienna and Budapest
 Distance | 133 miles (214 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | $10 - $189 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $10 (€9) • 2 h 24 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $189 (€170) • 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Regiojet |
Travel 133 miles (214 km) by bus, train or flight from Vienna to Budapest. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Regiojet among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Vienna to Budapest.
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How to get from Vienna to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Vienna to Budapest is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Vienna to Budapest
The journey from Vienna to Budapest is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. Buses, trains, and airlines travel regularly from Vienna to Budapest every day of the week. A high-speed train is generally the fastest mode of transport for this route. Services are available from early morning until late at night. Key departure points in Vienna include U-Bahnhof Erdbergstraße VIB bus station, Vienna Central and Meidling train stations, and Vienna airport.
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Vienna to Budapest Travel Comparison
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€16 |
2:55 h |
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€32 |
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What is the best way to travel from Vienna to Budapest?
Cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Budapest
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Budapest. Buses traveling from Vienna to Budapest depart from Vienna's Erdberg bus station and take approximately 3 hours to arrive at Budapest's Könyves Kálmán körút bus station. Buses are an average of €16 cheaper than taking the train. Approximately 15 buses travel from Vienna to Budapest. Bus companies that travel from Vienna to Budapest include Flixbus, RegioJet, and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Vienna to Budapest
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Vienna to Budapest. Trains traveling from Vienna to Budapest depart from Vienna Hauptbahnhof and take at least 2:37 h to arrive at Budapest's Keleti train station. There are 3 trains traveling from Vienna to Budapest every day, with the first departing Vienna at 8:42 a.m. All trains that travel from Vienna to Budapest are operated by ÖBB.
Most popular way to travel from Vienna to Budapest
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Vienna to Budapest. While traveling from Vienna to Budapest by bus may take 15 minutes longer than traveling by train, buses are €16 cheaper on average. Rideshares are also travel from Vienna to Budapest frequently. Traveling by train is also a popular option for people who wish to travel from Vienna to Budapest in the comfort of a train.
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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 to Budapest.
You can get to Budapest from Vienna 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Budapest is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Budapest:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $12 (€10) from Vienna to Budapest.
A train is $179 (€161) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $189 (€170) from Vienna to Budapest.
The fastest way to get to Budapest from Vienna is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Getting to Budapest by bus takes 2 h 50 min on average.
Train takes on average 2 h 24 min.
The distance from Vienna to Budapest is approximately 133 miles (214 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Budapest is:
- 42 buses per day.
- 13 flights per day.
- 17 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Budapest from Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Vienna to Budapest:
- Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Vienna to Budapest depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.
- Most travelers catch their flight from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Most travelers catch their train from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vienna to Budapest:
- You can go to Budapest from Vienna by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $12 (€10) with FlixBus from Vienna to Budapest on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Vienna to Budapest with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, LOT Polish Airlines or Norwegian Air. Cheap tickets can be found for $189 (€170) with Eurowings from Vienna to Budapest.
- You can go to Budapest from Vienna by train with Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug or ÖBB | InterCity. You'll see cheap train tickets for $10 (€9) with Regiojet from Vienna to Budapest on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Vienna to Budapest with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Budapest with FlixBus with 39 direct buses per day.
- You can find 2 direct flights per day to take to Budapest with.
- You can check for a direct train to Budapest with Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB or ÖBB | Railjet with 10 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Budapest tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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