The average train between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Budapest takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Vienna Airport (VIE) 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.
Trains run hourly between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna Airport (VIE) is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Budapest at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Vienna Airport (VIE) station and arriving at Budapest station via Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Vienna Airport (VIE) to Budapest train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna Airport (VIE) to Budapest train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Vienna Airport (VIE) to Budapest train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Budapest is 197.6 km. The road distance is 261 km.
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld hourly. Tickets cost Ft 19,000–34,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Three other operators also service this route.