There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Vienna by train, bus, car, plane or rideshare
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Budapest to Vienna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to bus which costs 4 722 Ft and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs 15 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Budapest and Vienna is 244 km. The road distance is 243.3 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs 4 800 Ft - 22 000 Ft.
The train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Budapest to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Vienna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs 4 800 Ft - 22 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4 722 Ft and takes 3h 15m, you could also fly, which costs 31 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft and takes 2h 37m.
- Distance: 243.7 km
- Duration: 2h 25m
What companies run services between and ?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €10 - €12 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) hourly. Tickets cost €21 - €29 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €300
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €12
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
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 Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €29
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €17
- 1st Class
- €20 - €29
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
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 0745 638 910
- transnicolaescu@yahoo.com
- Website
- transnicolaescu.ro
Bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Viena- Hotel IBIS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12
- Schedules at
- transnicolaescu.ro
- 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 to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Budapest to Vienna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Vienna is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Budapest to Vienna.
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