Vienna to Budapest Trains

Vienna to Budapest trains

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The average train between Vienna and Budapest takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Vienna 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.

2h 37m
Duration: 246 km
Distance: Ft 17,873
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec

2h 48m

Ft 5,273–32,873

Vienna to Budapest train times

Trains run hourly between Vienna and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Budapest at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:16 PM → 7:58 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
6:31 PM → 9:02 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 9:33 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:32 PM → 10:02 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:29 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 12:13 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:29 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 12:13 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:17 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Vienna 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.

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

ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld hourly. Tickets cost Ft 14,000–23,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Three other operators also service this route.

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