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
3h 37mFt 5,182–29,882Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Vienna to Budapest242.3 km
3h 15mFt 4,431Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 902 / ...
4h 28mFt 10,989–16,877Drive 243.3 km
- Drive from Austria-Hungary to Budapestcar 243.3 km
2h 19mFt 15,043–21,728Fly
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane VIE - BUD
3h 24mFt 27,782–81,182Train via Budapest Déli
- Take the train from Vienna Central Train Station to Budapest Délitrain RegioJet RJ 1065 / ...
4h 6mFt 5,282–8,382
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 4 431 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 Wien Morzinplatz and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Vienna International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
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 3h 37m.
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 3h 37m and costs 5 000 Ft - 30 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Austria-Hungary to Budapest, including transfers.
Austria-Hungary to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna International Airport 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 3h 37m and costs 5 000 Ft - 30 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 11 000 Ft - 17 000 Ft and takes 4h 28m, you could also fly, which costs 27 000 Ft - 85 000 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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost Ft 21,000–24,000 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar hourly. Tickets cost Ft 7,500–11,000 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 26,000–95,000
- Website
- airalgerie.dz
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- Ft 5,000–130,000
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 21,000–24,000
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 18,000–29,000
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,300–7,500
- Website
- RegioJet
Train from Vienna Central Train Station to Budapest Déli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,400–7,500
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,500–11,000
- 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 4,431
- 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.