How to travel from Villach to Budapest

There are 3 options to travel between Villach and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Villach to Budapest is a bus with an average price of Kč1417.

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

A bus is Kč1281 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Budapest costing on average Kč2698.

The fastest way to travel from Villach to Budapest is by bus with an average journey time of 7h 8m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 50m.

The distance from Villach to Budapest is approximately 251 miles (405 km).

The average frequency per day from Villach to Budapest is:

• Around 32 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villach 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 Villach to Budapest:

• Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
• Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Villach to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Budapest by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Villach to Budapest:

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Villach 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Budapest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Budapest, you can relax at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of landmarks, visit the House of Terror Museum, and enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss sights like Buda Castle, the Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Heroes' Square for their stunning architecture and historical significance.

Three to four days are generally recommended to explore Budapest’s main attractions, including the historic Buda Castle, thermal baths, and vibrant ruin bars.