There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Hallstatt by train, car or shuttle
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Recommended option
Train • 6h 39m
Cheapest option
Train via Attnang-Puchheim • 7h 3m
2 alternative options
Drive • 5h 5m
Shuttle • 5h 30m
Budapest to Hallstatt by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Hallstatt is to train via Attnang-Puchheim which costs 12 000 Ft - 28 000 Ft and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Hallstatt is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs 33 000 Ft - 49 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Hallstatt. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenföld and arriving at Hallstatt via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Budapest and Hallstatt is 547 km. The road distance is 498.5 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Hallstatt without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs 27 000 Ft - 50 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Budapest to Hallstatt, including transfers.
Budapest to Hallstatt train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenföld station.
Budapest to Hallstatt train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Hallstatt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Hallstatt is 499 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Budapest to Hallstatt.
There are 2439+ hotels available in Hallstatt. Prices start at €85 per night.
- Distance: 547.1 km
- Duration: 6h 39m
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Hallstatt, Austria?
You can take a train from Budapest Kelenföld train station to Hallstatt via Wien Hbf in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenföld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €13
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest-Kelenföld to Vienna Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €35
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
- 1st Class
- €29 - €33
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Hallstatt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €95
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/
Train from Wien Hbf to Attnang-Puchheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/
Train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €20
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/
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
Train from Wien Hbf to Attnang-Puchheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
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
Train from Wien Hbf to Attnang-Puchheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
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.de
Train from Vienna Hbf to Attnang-Puchheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €47 - €53
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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The rail network in Poland is conveniently organised, with many connections between cities, making it an effective method of travelling around the country. Tickets for regional and express trains are affordable, with children, students, pensioners, people with disability and large families entitled to discounts. Trains have standard 1st and 2nd class reserved seating, and many overnight trains also offer sleepers and couchettes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 703 200 200
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Wien Hbf to Attnang-Puchheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10 - €17
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €13
- 1st Class
- €14 - €17
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Budapest to Hallstatt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €70 - €100
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
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