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There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Gerlitzen by train, bus, car, plane or shuttle

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Train  •  8h 14m

  1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf Ec / ...
  2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Villach Hbf Rj / ...

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Shuttle, train  •  8h 58m

  1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Ljubljana Eurobusways
  2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbf 316 / ...

7 alternative options

Bus  •  10h 17m

  1. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Wien Hbf 902 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Villach

Drive  •  5h 23m

  1. Drive from Budapest to Gerlitzen 527.6 km

Fly Budapest to Klagenfurt  •  7h 24m

  1. Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Klagenfurt (KLU) BUD - KLU

Train to Vienna, fly to Klagenfurt  •  6h 57m

  1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
  2. Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Klagenfurt (KLU) VIE - KLU

Fly Budapest to Graz, bus  •  9h 43m

  1. Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Graz (GRZ) BUD - GRZ
  2. Take the bus from Graz to Villach

Fly Budapest to Vienna, train  •  8h 44m

  1. Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Vienna (VIE) BUD - VIE
  2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Villach Hbf

Fly Budapest to Munich, train  •  10h 23m

  1. Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Munich (MUC) BUD - MUC
  2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf

Budapest (BUD) to Klagenfurt (KLU) flights

7 Weekly Planes
2h 40m Average Duration
€164 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Gerlitzen is to drive which costs 36 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft and takes 5h 23m.

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The fastest way to get from Budapest to Gerlitzen is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs 36 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft.

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The distance between Budapest and Gerlitzen is 632 km. The road distance is 527.6 km.

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The best way to get from Budapest to Gerlitzen without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs 45 000 Ft - 85 000 Ft.

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It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Budapest to Gerlitzen, including transfers.

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The best way to get from Budapest to Gerlitzen is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs 45 000 Ft - 85 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 49 000 Ft - 70 000 Ft and takes 10h 17m, you could also fly, which costs 60 000 Ft - 200 000 Ft and takes 7h 24m.

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Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Gerlitzen is 528 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Budapest to Gerlitzen.

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There are 1897+ hotels available in Gerlitzen. Prices start at €39 per night.

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Map of how to get from Budapest to Gerlitzen.
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  • Distance: 632.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Budapest to Gerlitzen via Wien Hbf and Villach Hbf in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest to Gerlitzen via Népliget M, Budapest Népliget bus station, Wien Hbf, and Villach in around 10h 17m.

Airlines
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Klagenfurt
Ave. Duration
52 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €450
Flights from Budapest to Graz via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €600
Flights from Budapest to Graz via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 57m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €600
Flights from Budapest to Munich
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €420
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Budapest to Klagenfurt via Vienna
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€160 - €550
Flights from Vienna to Klagenfurt
Ave. Duration
52 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €450
Flights from Budapest to Graz via Vienna
Ave. Duration
4h 12m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €450
Flights from Budapest to Vienna
Ave. Duration
45 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €550
Flights from Budapest to Munich via Vienna
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €460
Train operators
RegioJet
Phone
+420 222 222 221
Email
info@regiojet.cz
Website
regiojet.com
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 34m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€10 - €35
Website
https://regiojet.com/
2nd Class
€10 - €14
1st Class
€29 - €33
Railjet

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).

Contact Details
Phone
+43 51717
Website
oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Villach Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h 22m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€50 - €80
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 32m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€29 - €45
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
ÖBB Intercity
Phone
+43 (0)5 1717
Website
oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Villach Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h 24m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€75 - €110
Website
https://www.oebb.at/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 32m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€35 - €55
Website
https://www.oebb.at/
ÖBB

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.

Contact Details
Phone
05 17 17
Website
oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Villach Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h 57m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€65 - €90
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 32m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€30 - €45
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 33m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€35 - €39
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 32m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€40 - €45
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Phone
+49 8024 997171
Email
kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
Website
brb.de
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 38m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€30 - €45
Schedules at
brb.de
Transdev
Phone
030 200730
Website
transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 38m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€26 - €40
Schedules at
transdev.de
WESTbahn Gmbh
Phone
+43 1 89900
Email
meinenachricht@westbahn.at
Website
westbahn.at
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 23m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€19 - €50
Website
https://westbahn.at/en/
Standard Ticket
€19 - €27
First Class
€30 - €50
Nightjet
Phone
+43 51717
Website
nightjet.com
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 32m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€27 - €160
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€130 - €160
Seating Carriage
€27 - €50
Couchette Carriage
€80 - €100
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 32m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€30 - €160
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€130 - €160
Seating Carriage
€30 - €50
Couchette Carriage
€80 - €110
Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
Phone
+386 129 13 332
Email
potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
Website
potniski.sz.si
Train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 32m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€7 - €15
Website
https://potniski.sz.si/en/
Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
€7 - €11
Regional Train Ticket
€7 - €10
Intercity 1st Class Ticket
€12 - €15
Bus operators
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€20 - €29
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Austrian Incentive Service GmbH
Phone
+43 676 849 113 200
Email
office@bus-express.at
Website
bus-express.at
Bus from Wien Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€50 - €70
Schedules at
bus-express.at
Bus from Graz to Villach
Ave. Duration
2h 1m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€50 - €65
Schedules at
bus-express.at
Eurobusways
Phone
+36 70 282 1827
Email
info@eurobusways.com
Website
eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Budapest to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration
5h
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
€60 - €95
Schedules at
eurobusways.com

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