How to get from Budapest to Salzburg
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Budapest to Salzburg by price and travel time.
- 453 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 45m
- 23 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 24 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Salzburg: bus, train, flight. The two cities are about 453 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 24 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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453 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €354Checked Oct 15 | 3h 45m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €39Checked Oct 14 | 5h 13mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €32Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€354Checked Oct 153h 45m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€39Checked Oct 145h 13m · directSee Train details
- Bus€32Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Salzburg: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Budapest → Salzburgbus
FlixBus·6h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Budapest to Salzburg
FlixBus runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:00 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 23 | 09:00 | 23:20 |
| ÖBBtrain | 1 | 06:40 | 06:40 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 20:30
- 21:05
- 21:20
- 21:30
- 22:05
- 22:20
- 22:30
- 23:05
- 23:20
All departuresÖBB
- 06:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBudapest-SalzburgBook →
LufthansaBudapest-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-SalzburgSee live options and dates →
ÖBBBudapest-SalzburgBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Salzburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest to Salzburg, about 6h 40m. In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Salzburg: common questions
When is the first bus from Budapest to Salzburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:00 and the last at 23:20, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Salzburg?
23 a day with FlixBus, between 09:00 and 23:20.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Salzburg leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Budapest to Salzburg?
The first train with ÖBB leaves at 06:40 and the last at 06:40, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Budapest to Salzburg?
1 a day with ÖBB, between 06:40 and 06:40.
How far is Salzburg from Budapest?
About 453 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Budapest to Salzburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, ÖBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Salzburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026