Vienna Central Railway Station to Budapest

Vienna Central Railway Station to Budapest

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Vienna Central Railway Station to Budapest Schedule

Vienna Central Railway Station to Budapest Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Union Ivkoni International Standard AC 03:45 - 07:30$ 33.94
Lufthansa Economy #OS71309:30 - 10:20$ 206.23
Ryanair Economy #FR480310:20 - 11:30$ 104.22
Lufthansa Economy #OS72113:35 - 14:20$ 206.23
Wizz Air Economy #W6280919:35 - 23:00$ 87.85
Lufthansa Economy #OS71721:25 - 22:15$ 206.23

Transportation from Vienna Central Railway Station to Budapest

Facts about the transport from Vienna Central Railway Station to Budapest

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure3:45 AM
Latest Departure9:25 PM
Departures per day9
Distance280 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLocal Carrier, Lufthansa, RegioJet, Ryanair, Union Ivkoni International , Wizz Air

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How to get from Vienna Central Railway Station to Budapest

Travelling between Vienna Central Railway Station and Budapest is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 201.62 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 9.78.

How long does it take to get from Vienna Central Railway Station to Budapest?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 30 hours to travel between Vienna Central Railway Station and Budapest depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Vienna Central Railway Station and Budapest. Flight will bring you to your destination in 45m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 5h 45m to reach Budapest.

How much does it cost to get from Vienna Central Railway Station to Budapest?

Travelling between Vienna Central Railway Station and Budapest can be as cheap as USD 9.78 if you opt for a RegioJet train and as expensive as USD 201.62 if you buy a Lufthansa flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Vienna Central Railway Station and Budapest ?

  • 6 from Vienna to Budapest starting from 09:30 Vienna Airport until 21:25 Vienna Airport
  • 3 from Vienna to Budapest starting from 03:45 Vienna INTL Bus Terminal until 10:50 Vienna

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Vienna Central Railway Station to Budapest.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Vienna to Budapest, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 48.13.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Vienna and Budapest

Lufthansa, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Bus

Travelling from Vienna to Budapest overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Vienna and Budapest

Local Carrier, Union Ivkoni International

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Vienna Central Railway Station to Budapest?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 75% took a train
  • 25% decided to fly