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 58mFt 5,872–34,872Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Vienna to Budapest242.3 km
3h 15mFt 4,383Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 902 / ...
4h 11mFt 10,451–17,813Drive 243.3 km
- Drive from Austria-Hungary to Budapestcar 243.3 km
2h 22mFt 14,420–20,829Fly
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane VIE - BUD
3h 3mFt 20,772–71,222Train via Budapest-Deli
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Delitrain Ic
4hFt 6,372–9,872
Austria-Hungary to Budapest by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austria-Hungary to Budapest is to rideshare which costs 4 383 Ft and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Austria-Hungary to Budapest is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs 14 000 Ft - 21 000 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 11m.
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 58m.
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 58m and costs 5 500 Ft - 35 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 2h 58m 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 2h 58m and costs 5 500 Ft - 35 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 10 000 Ft - 18 000 Ft and takes 4h 11m, you could also fly, which costs 20 000 Ft - 75 000 Ft and takes 3h 3m.
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 19,000–34,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. 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 7,000–12,000 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 27,000–100,000
- Website
- airalgerie.dz
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- Ft 5,500–80,000
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 19,000–34,000
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 13,000–21,000
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- Ft 13,000–20,000
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 5,000–8,500
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Deli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 5,500–9,000
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 18,000–33,000
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,000–12,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vienna to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,383
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
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 22m 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.