There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Upper Austria by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
3h 58m€60–90Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Budapest to Linz420.8 km
5h 24m€21Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Linz Industriezeilebus 091 / ...
5h 43m€35–60Drive 420.9 km
- Drive from Budapest to Linzcar 420.9 km
4h 6m€69–100Fly, train
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BUD - VIE
- Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
4h 10m€76–222Train via Vienna
- Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Wien Meidlingtrain Ic
- Take the train from Wien Meidling to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
4h 44m€36–114
Budapest to Upper Austria by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Upper Austria is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Upper Austria is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Upper Austria. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Linz/Donau Taubenmarkt via Linz/Donau Fernheizkraftwerk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Upper Austria. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Linz/Donau Hauptplatz via Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Budapest and Upper Austria is 431 km. The road distance is 420.9 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Upper Austria without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Budapest to Upper Austria, including transfers.
Budapest to Upper Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Upper Austria train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Upper Austria is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Upper Austria?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Linz Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–24 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Railjet also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Linz Industriezeile once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- 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
- €14–210
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–24
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €60–90
Train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €30–50
Train from Wien Meidling to Linz/Donau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €30–45
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest-Deli to Wien Meidling
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- konzern.oebb.at
Train from Wien Meidling to Linz/Donau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Wien Meidling to Linz/Donau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–90
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–60
- Seating Carriage
- €20–24
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- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Meidling to Linz/Donau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Meidling to Linz/Donau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Linz Industriezeile
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Budapest to Linz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Upper Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.
Budapest to Upper Austria train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Upper Austria is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Budapest to Upper Austria.
There are 417+ hotels available in Upper Austria.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Budapest and Upper Austria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.