How to get from Vienna to Budapest
Vienna to Budapest is 217 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 50m by plane. The trip takes 2h 30m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Vienna to Budapest by price and travel time (route calculated on 31 October 2026).
- 133 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:00, last at 23:50
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 30m
direct
Bus
€11
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 31 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 30m by bus with no 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €50Checked Oct 28 | 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 31 | 2h 40mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 31 | 2h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€50Checked Oct 2850m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€9Omio catalogue, Oct 312h 40m · directSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 312h 30m · directSee 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 International → Budapest Kelenföldbus
FlixBus·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Vienna to Budapest
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €95 | |
| November 2026 | €40 | |
| December 2026 | €45 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Vienna to Budapest
FlixBus runs 133 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 133 | 00:00 | 23:50 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 21:30 | 21:30 |
| ÖBB Railjettrain | 8 | — | — |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:25
- 00:45
- 00:50
- 01:00
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- 01:15
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- 01:50
- 02:25
- 02:30
- 02:50
- 03:20
- 03:30
- 03:50
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- 04:40
- 04:50
- 05:00
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- 05:35
- 05:50
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 06:35
- 06:40
- 06:45
- 06:50
- 07:00
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- 07:35
- 07:45
- 07:50
- 08:15
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:10
- 09:15
- 09:35
- 09:40
- 10:10
- 10:15
- 10:30
- 10:35
- 10:40
- 10:50
- 11:10
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- 11:45
- 12:05
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- 12:35
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- 15:45
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- 16:25
- 16:40
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- 16:50
- 16:55
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- 17:25
- 17:40
- 17:45
- 17:50
- 17:55
- 18:10
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- 18:45
- 18:50
- 19:00
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- 19:30
- 19:40
- 19:45
- 19:50
- 19:55
- 20:00
- 20:15
- 20:20
- 20:45
- 21:10
- 21:30
- 21:45
- 21:50
- 22:10
- 22:15
- 22:45
- 23:10
- 23:25
- 23:50
All departures ArdaTur
- 21:30
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 Sat, Oct 31
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusVienna International-Budapest KelenföldBook →
Austrian AirlinesVienna International-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
ÖBB RailjetVienna-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, ÖBB Railjet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Budapest works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 31 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna International to Budapest Kelenföld, about 2h 30m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 30m, direct, no transfers.
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Vienna to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Budapest?
Routavio's route check on 31 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:50, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Budapest?
Routavio's timetable check shows 133 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Budapest leave from?
Vienna Erdberg with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €11. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Budapest?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, 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?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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, Austrian Airlines, ÖBB Railjet
Route calculated: 31 Oct 2026