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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 $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. 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 $94, while a flight costs an average of $519.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price Cheapest | $519 Average price | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zell am See to Budapest
Compare the available ways to get from Zell am See to Budapest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zell am See to Budapest:
A train is $425 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zell am See to Budapest costing on average $519.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 41m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $147 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54. 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.
- IR 713 · RJX 65
11:15 AM 7h14 Zell am See station 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- IR 713 · RJX 65
11:15 AM 7h14 Zell am See station 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- LH1674
8:00 AM 1h15 Munich Airport 9:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport $179 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IR 719 · RJX 261
5:15 PM 7h14 Zell am See station 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti $37 1 One-way 1 transfer - IR 711 · RJX 63
9:15 AM 7h20 Zell am See station 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti $37 1 One-way 1 transfer - IR 717 · RJX13479+
EC 3413:15 PM 7h20 Zell am See station 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti $37 1 One-way 2 transfers
LO356 · LO5356:50 AM 5h20 Munich Airport 12:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport $174 1 One-way 1 transfer- LO352 · LO531
9:45 AM 10h00 Munich Airport 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport $174 1 One-way 1 transfer - LO356 · LO531
6:50 AM 12h55 Munich Airport 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport $174 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zell am See to Budapest:
A train is $425 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zell am See to Budapest costing on average $519.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 41m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 12 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, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, CitizenPlane, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, TAP Portugal, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Dolomiti to go to Budapest by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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