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There are 9 ways to get from Salzburg to Budapest by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, or plane

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  1. Train via Vienna

    best
    1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    5h 45m
    Ft 16,634–63,686

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Salzburg Hbf to Budapest-Keletinighttrain night train En
    5h 29m
    Ft 9,500–12,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus N965 / ...
    8h 20m
    Ft 17,851–27,113

  4. Drive  536.9 km

    1. Drive from Salzburg to Budapestcar car 536.9 km
    5h 4m
    Ft 30,724–44,379

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Budapest Keletitrain train Ec
    6h 13m
    Ft 28,704–52,544

  6. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Salzburg to Budapestrideshare rideshare 537.6 km
    6h 31m
    Ft 9,620

  7. Fly from Salzburg Airport

    1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane SZG - BUD
    7h 27m
    Ft 51,464–122,005

  8. Train to Munich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane MUC - BUD
    6h 29m
    Ft 34,326–85,583

  9. Train, train to Vienna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain train
    3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane VIE - BUD
    5h 48m
    Ft 38,499–115,740

Salzburg to Budapest by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
TicketFt 16,634Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Wien Hbf in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Salzburg South to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 17,000–26,000 and the journey takes 7h 6m.

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