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There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Wachau by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Rjx
    4h 30m
    €54–80

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus bus 902 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    3. Take the bus from St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof to Schwallenbach Bundesstraßebus bus 719
    5h 30m
    €32–67

  3. Drive  338.2 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Wachaucar car 338.2 km
    3h 23m
    €54–78

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane BUD - VIE
    2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain train
    4h 47m
    €88–241

  5. Train via Vienna

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Wien Meidlingtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Wien Spittelau to Krems An Der Donautrain train Re
    5h 57m
    €32–51

Budapest to Wachau by train and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to St.Poelten Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €14–17 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Railjet also services this route 4 times a day.

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