Budapest to Vienna by train

Travelling from Budapest to Vienna by train takes about 2h 37m, run by ÖBB. A cheaper option we found is bus, at €18. The train is still the quickest.

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€43
2h 37m·direct
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The journey, step by step

  1. 1trainBudapest ViennaÖBB

train or bus?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
train€432h 37mdirect
bus€183h 10m1 transfer

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Budapest to Vienna by train: common questions

How long does Budapest to Vienna take by train?

About 2h 37m, with no transfer.

How much is a train ticket from Budapest to Vienna?

The best price in our latest check was €43. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the train from Budapest to Vienna?

ÖBB. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the train or the bus better?

The bus is cheaper at €18. The train wins on journey time.

What 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.

  • Train· 2h 25mfrom €9Omio
  • Bus· 1h 40mfrom €16Omio

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