How to get from Vienna to Budapest
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 29m
direct
Bus
€20
Cheapest
3h
1 transfer
Bus
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 14 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 217 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.
217 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €9Omio catalogue, Sep 15 | 2h 40mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Sep 15 | 3h1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€9Omio catalogue, Sep 152h 40m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Sep 153h · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Budapest: 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.
- 1Vienna → Vienna InternationalbusCity transit·10m
- 2Vienna International → Budapest Kelenföldbus
FlixBus·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Vienna to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€91Departures from Vienna to Budapest
FlixBus runs 115 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 115 | 00:00 | 23:50 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 21:30 | 21:30 |
| ÖBB Railjettrain | 1 | — | — |
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, Sep 15
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusVienna International-Budapest KelenföldBook →
ArdaTurVienna-BudapestBook →
ÖBB RailjetVienna-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, ArdaTur, ÖBB Railjet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Budapest works
Start with a City transit bus from Vienna to Vienna International, about 10 min. Transfer in Vienna International and continue by FlixBus bus on to Budapest Kelenföld (2h 30m). In total it's roughly €14 over 3h, 1 transfer.
Vienna to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Budapest?
The most useful route takes about 3h by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Budapest from Vienna?
About 217 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Budapest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Budapest?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, ArdaTur, ÖBB Railjet.
Can you get from Vienna to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna 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: City transit, FlixBus
Route calculated: 14 Sep 2026