The average train between Budapest and Lower Austria takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Budapest to Lower Austria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Budapest and Lower Austria. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Lower Austria at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lower Austria. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Lower Austria station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Budapest to Lower Austria train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Lower Austria train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at St.Poelten Hbf station.
Book your Budapest to Lower Austria train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet and 4 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Lower Austria is 259.4 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to St.Poelten Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 3h 7m.