The average bus between Salzburg Airport (SZG) and Budapest takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 8h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Salzburg Airport (SZG) and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg Airport (SZG) is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Budapest at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Rathaus and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Budapest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Airport (SZG) station and arriving at Budapest station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Budapest bus services, operated by Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, depart from Salzburg South station.
Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Budapest bus services, operated by Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
The distance between Salzburg Airport (SZG) and Budapest is 453.8 km. The road distance is 561 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Salzburg South to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 15,000–26,000 and the journey takes 7h 6m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.