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Compare train and flight for Zell am See to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zell am See to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $86, while a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration Fastest 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zell am See to Budapest:
A train is $389 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zell am See to Budapest costing on average $492 (€402).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 41m.
Tickets start at around $103 (€84) compared to roughly $151 (€123) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€39). The journey takes 7h 11m versus 6h 42m 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 Zell am See to Budapest
How to get from Zell am See to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zell am See to Budapest is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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ICE 1211+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)6:04 AM9h54Zell am See station3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$891One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 907+ICE 1211+RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)6:04 AM9h54Zell am See station3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$891One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH16783:35 PM1h15Munich Airport4:50 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2981One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 907+RJX 265+RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)6:04 AM9h54Zell am See station3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$891One-way2 transfers
- IR 813+
EC 4639:15 PM12h14Zell am See station9:29 AMBudapest Keleti$901One-way1 transfer - IR 713+
IC 647+EC 14911:15 AM8h14Zell am See station7:29 PMBudapest Keleti$1131One-way2 transfers
- LH1103 · LH134010:10 AM8h05Salzburg Airport6:15 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2181One-way1 transfer
- LH1105 · LH13402:20 PM3h55Salzburg Airport6:15 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2541One-way1 transfer
- LH1105 · LH13422:20 PM9h30Salzburg Airport11:50 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zell am See to Budapest:
A train is $406 (€332) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zell am See to Budapest costing on average $492 (€402).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zell am See and Budapest as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zell am See station and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Budapest by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa.
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