How to get from Vienna to Budapest
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 232 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
Vienna to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | $20 | 4h | direct | bus |
| Cheapest found | $17 | 2h 30m | direct | bus |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1busVienna → Budapest
FlixBus
How the trip from Vienna to Budapest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna to Budapest, about 2h 30m. In total it's roughly EUR 17 over 4h, direct, no transfers. The total runs door to door, so about 1h 30m of it is getting to the stop and waiting, not riding.
Who runs Vienna to Budapest
The Vienna to Budapest route is operated by FlixBus. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Vienna to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Budapest?
The most useful route takes about 4h by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Budapest from Vienna?
About 232 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Budapest cost?
The best price in our latest search was €15. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Budapest?
This route is run by FlixBus. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Vienna to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 30m.
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 a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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