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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna 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 23m. 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 $353.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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$353 Average price | $46 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m 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 to Budapest:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Budapest costing on average $46 (€38).
A bus is $330 (€275) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Budapest costing on average $353 (€294).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Flight takes on average 4h 23m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (2h 23m by flight vs 3h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $353 (€294) compared to roughly $80 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Budapest
How to get from Vienna to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna 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$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)7:34 AM2h24Vienna Hbf9:58 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS6399:40 PM0h45Vienna International Airport10:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$4361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)5:27 PM2h31Vienna Hbf7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$241One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)10:27 AM2h31Vienna Hbf12:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$241One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)1:27 PM2h31Vienna Hbf3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$241One-way0 transfers
- (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)10:50 AM5h25Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz4:15 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$191One-way1 transfer
- (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)10:50 AM5h45Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz4:35 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$191One-way1 transfer
- (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)10:50 PM6h55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:45 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$201One-way1 transfer
EW9753 · EW97843:15 PM4h15Vienna International Airport7:30 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2761One-way1 transfer- LO226 · LO5377:30 PM21h25Vienna International Airport4:55 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3371One-way1 transfer
- LO226 · LO5317:30 PM24h15Vienna International Airport7:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3371One-way1 transfer
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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.
Trains from Vienna to Budapest | Buses from Vienna to Budapest | Return trips from Budapest to Vienna
Vienna to Budapest Travel Comparison
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Budapest:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Budapest costing on average $46 (€38).
A bus is $330 (€275) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Budapest costing on average $353 (€294).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Flight takes on average 4h 23m.
- Around 48 buses per day.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Budapest as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines.
- 14 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB.
- 48 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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