There are 9 ways to get from Budapest V. to Vienna by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, plane, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2h 25m€15–95Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbfnighttrain En
2h 50m€12–14Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest Déli train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N161
3h 30m€20–35Drive 245.4 km
- Drive from Budapest V. to Viennacar 245.4 km
2h 22m€40–58Train via Bratislava
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Bratislava hl.st.train rj 270 / ...
- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain 2501 / ...
3h 38m€13–41Bus via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus 902 / ...
4h 22m€21–36Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Budapest to Vienna242.1 km
3h 14m€13Fly
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BUD - VIE
2h 38m€60–191Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Wien HbfEurobusways
4h€40–370
Budapest V. to Vienna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest V. to Vienna is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest V. to Vienna is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €40 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest Déli train station station and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Budapest V. and Vienna is 244 km. The road distance is 245.4 km.
The best way to get from Budapest V. to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €95.
The train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Budapest V. to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Déli train station.
Budapest V. to Vienna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The best way to get from Budapest V. to Vienna is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Budapest V., Hungary and Vienna, Austria?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €11–14 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest Déli train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–280
- Website
- airalgerie.dz
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €14–260
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Night train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €35–55
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €15–23
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- zssk.sk
Train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Bratislava hl.st.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.zssk.sk/en/
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.zssk.sk/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest Déli train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Budapest to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40–370
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Budapest to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest V. to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.
Budapest V. to Vienna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest V. to Vienna is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Budapest V. to Vienna.
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Book your Budapest V. to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Budapest V. and Vienna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.