How to get from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti by price and travel time.
- 217 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 20m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 50m
2 transfers
Train + Bus
€58
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 50m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 217 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €27, on Tue, Oct 13.
217 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €223Older observation | 2h 20m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €58Reading date not recorded | 5h 50m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 55m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€223Older observation2h 20m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€58Reading date not recorded5h 50m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 55m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Budapest-Keleti: 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 → Budapesttrain
ÖBB Railjet·2h 40m - 2Budapest → BudapestbusCity transit·10m
- 3Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Budapest-KeletibusAirport shuttle bus·35m
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.
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
ÖBB RailjetVienna-BudapestBook →City transitBudapest-BudapestSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Budapest-KeletiBook →
Austrian AirlinesVienna International-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
FlixBusVienna-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with ÖBB Railjet, City transit, Airport shuttle bus, Austrian Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti works
Start with a ÖBB Railjet train from Vienna to Budapest, about 2h 40m. Transfer in Budapest and continue by City transit bus on to Budapest (10 min). Transfer in Budapest and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Budapest-Keleti (35 min). In total it's roughly €58 over 5h 50m, 2 transfers.
Vienna to Budapest-Keleti: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti?
The most useful route takes about 5h 50m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a train from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Budapest-Keleti 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-Keleti cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €27 to €58. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Vienna to Budapest-Keleti?
On this route you travel with ÖBB Railjet, City transit, Airport shuttle bus, Austrian Airlines, FlixBus.
Can you get from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti?
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: ÖBB Railjet, City transit, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026