There are 6 ways to get from Austria-Hungary to Budapest by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
2h 56mFt 5,276–32,876Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Vienna to Budapest242.3 km
3h 15mFt 4,401Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 902 / ...
4h 31mFt 8,376–12,876Drive 243.3 km
- Drive from Austria-Hungary to Budapestcar 243.3 km
2h 19mFt 14,965–21,616Fly
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane VIE - BUD
3h 24mFt 26,946–76,587Train via Budapest-Deli
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Delitrain Ic
4hFt 5,476–8,376
Austria-Hungary to Budapest by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austria-Hungary to Budapest is to rideshare which costs 4 401 Ft and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Austria-Hungary to Budapest is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs 15 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Austria-Hungary to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Austria-Hungary to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Austria-Hungary and Budapest is 247 km. The road distance is 243.3 km.
The best way to get from Austria-Hungary to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs 5 000 Ft - 33 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Austria-Hungary to Budapest, including transfers.
Austria-Hungary to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Austria-Hungary to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Austria-Hungary to Budapest is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs 5 000 Ft - 33 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8 000 Ft - 13 000 Ft and takes 4h 31m, you could also fly, which costs 26 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Austria-Hungary, 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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar every 2 hours. Tickets cost Ft 7,500–12,000 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 28,000–100,000
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 14,000–23,000
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,500–12,000
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Vienna to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,401
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Austria-Hungary to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Austria-Hungary to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austria-Hungary to Budapest is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Austria-Hungary to Budapest.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Austria-Hungary and Budapest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.