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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 prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$104 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration Fastest 7h 30m 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 $242 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zell am See to Budapest costing on average $338 (€270).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Flight takes on average 10h 1m.
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.
IR 511+
RJ 859+
RJX 638:15 AM8h20Zell am See station4:35 PMBudapest Keleti$1311One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
IR 511+
RJ 859+
RJX 638:15 AM8h20Zell am See station4:35 PMBudapest Keleti$1311One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH16847:20 AM1h15Munich Airport8:35 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3531One-way0 transfers
Other options
IR 711+
IC 643+
EC 1479:15 AM8h14Zell am See station5:29 PMBudapest Keleti$1401One-way2 transfers
IR 711 · RJX 639:15 AM7h20Zell am See station4:35 PMBudapest Keleti$1711One-way1 transfer
IR 511+
ICE 210+
RJX 765+
EC 1458:15 AM7h20Zell am See station3:35 PMBudapest Keleti$1711One-way3 transfers
EW83+
EW7881:45 PM6h00Munich Airport7:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3281One-way1 transfer
LO354 · LO5337:40 PM13h25Munich Airport9:05 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3601One-way1 transfer
LO354 · LO5357:40 PM16h20Munich Airport12:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zell am See to Budapest:
A train is $340 (€272) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zell am See to Budapest costing on average $444 (€355).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Budapest by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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