Salzburg to Budapest trains

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The average train between Salzburg and Budapest takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day 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 15m
Duration: 553 km
Distance: Ft 40,274
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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

Ft 16,708–71,878

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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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
12:07 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 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, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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 Wednesday, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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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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.

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Distance: 552.8 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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 48m.

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