How to get from Salzburg to Budapest
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Salzburg to Budapest by price and travel time.
- 453 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 39m
- 13 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 23 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Salzburg to Budapest: bus, train. The two cities are about 453 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 23 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 | €258Checked Oct 16 | 4h 37m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €39Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 39mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 41mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€258Checked Oct 164h 37m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€39Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 39m · directSee Train details
- Bus€30Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 41m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Salzburg to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Salzburg → Budapestbus
FlixBus·6h 41m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Salzburg to Budapest
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:30 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 06:30 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 19:35
- 20:35
- 21:59
- 22:59
- 23:59
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
FlixBusSalzburg-BudapestBook →
ÖBBSalzburg W. A. Mozart-Munich Airport, Salzburg-BudapestBook →
LufthansaMunich Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB, Lufthansa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Salzburg to Budapest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Salzburg to Budapest, about 6h 41m. In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 41m, direct, no transfers.
Salzburg to Budapest: common questions
When is the first bus from Salzburg to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:30 and the last at 23:59, from Salzburg South, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Salzburg to Budapest?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 06:30 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Salzburg to Budapest leave from?
Salzburg South with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Budapest from Salzburg?
About 453 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Salzburg to Budapest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB, Lufthansa.
What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Budapest?
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: 23 Sep 2026