How to get from Budapest to Salzburg
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 6h 40m, from €40.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Salzburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 453 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Budapest to Salzburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest → Salzburgbus
FlixBus·6h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
3 ways from Budapest to Salzburg: flight, train, bus
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 €40 over 6h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Salzburg
DepartureBudapestWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Budapest to Salzburg
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Budapest to Salzburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Salzburg?+−
The most useful route takes about 6h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
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.
How much does Budapest to Salzburg cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €40. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Salzburg?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
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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