There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Vienna by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to rideshare which costs 4 150 Ft and takes 3h 14m.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to drive which costs 8 500 Ft - 13 000 Ft and takes 2h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Budapest Kelenföld and arriving at Vienna, Vienna Central Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kelenfoeld and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Budapest and Vienna is 214 km. The road distance is 243.5 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs 4 300 Ft - 5 000 Ft.
The train from Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Budapest to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Budapest Kelenföld station.
Budapest to Vienna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Kelenfoeld station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs 4 300 Ft - 5 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2 600 Ft - 6 000 Ft and takes 2h 45m, you could also fly, which costs 18 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft and takes 2h 50m.
- Distance: 214.2 km
- Duration: 2h 26m
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost 12€ - 15€ and the journey takes 2h 26m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Budapest Kelenföld to Vienna, Vienna Central Station hourly. Tickets cost 13€ - 17€ and the journey takes 2h 45m. RegioJet also services this route every 2 hours.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 550€
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 15€
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
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 Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 18€
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- 5€ - 7€
- 1st Class
- 15€ - 18€
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest, Budapest Kelenföld to Vienna, Vienna Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 17€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Budapest, Budapest Kelenföld to Vienna, Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 17€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Budapest, Kelenföld, Somogyi utca MHD stop to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 11€
- Website
- RegioJet
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Budapest to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 13€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Budapest Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Budapest to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Vienna Central 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 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Budapest to Vienna.
Austrian Airlines offers flights from Budapest Airport to Vienna Airport.
Book your Budapest to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 2020+ hotels available in Vienna. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Budapest to Budapest Airport is to bus which takes 29 min and costs 350 Ft.