Salzburg to Budapest Trains

Salzburg to Budapest trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Budapest takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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.

5h 8m
Duration: 553 km
Distance: Ft 42,451
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec

5h 9m

Ft 18,921–76,640

Salzburg to Budapest train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Salzburg and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Budapest at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

12:07 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
2:07 PM → 7:02 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
2:11 PM → 7:58 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
4:07 PM → 9:02 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

3:50 AM → 9:02 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:01 AM → 10:02 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

3:50 AM → 9:02 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:01 AM → 10:02 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

3:50 AM → 9:02 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:01 AM → 10:02 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

3:50 AM → 9:02 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:01 AM → 10:02 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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