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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Budapest takes 5h 21m 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 21m
Duration
553 km
Distance
Ft 41,015
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
5h 8m
Ft 16,621–66,746

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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    RailjetÖBB EuroCity5h 1m • 1 change

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    RailjetÖBB EuroCity4h 55m • 1 change

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    ÖBB IntercityRegioJet5h 47m • 1 change

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    RailjetÖBB EuroCity4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity5h 12m • 1 change

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    RailjetRailjet5h 1m • 1 change

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    RailjetÖBB EuroCity5h 1m • 1 change

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    RailjetÖBB EuroCity4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity5h 12m • 1 change

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    RailjetRailjet5h 1m • 1 change

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    RailjetÖBB EuroCity4h 55m • 1 change

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    ÖBB IntercityRegioJet5h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity5h 12m • 1 change

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    RailjetÖBB EuroCity6h 1m • 1 change

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    RailjetÖBB EuroCity5h 55m • 1 change

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    ÖBB IntercityRegioJet5h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity5h 12m • 1 change

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    RailjetÖBB EuroCity6h 1m • 1 change

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    RailjetRailjet5h 6m • 1 change

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    ÖBB IntercityRegioJet5h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salzburg 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.

Map of how to get from Salzburg to Budapest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 552.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Wien Hbf in around 5h 8m.

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