Vienna to Budapest

Vienna to Budapest

Vienna
Budapest
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Transportation from Vienna to Budapest

Facts about the transport from Vienna to Budapest

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport2h 20m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:40 PM
Departures per day58
Distance117 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDaytrip, MAV, RegioJet, RegioJet, Simplicity, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta

How to get from Vienna to Budapest

Travelling between Vienna and Budapest is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 115.11 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 12.79.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Budapest?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 8 hours to travel between Vienna and Budapest depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Vienna and Budapest. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 7h 55m to reach Budapest.

How much does it cost to get from Vienna to Budapest?

Travelling between Vienna and Budapest can be as cheap as USD 12.79 if you opt for a RegioJet train and as expensive as USD 115.11 if you buy a Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta 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 and Budapest ?

  • 55 from Vienna to Budapest starting from 06:40 Vienna Central Railway Station until 21:40 Vienna Central Railway Station
  • 2 by flight from Vienna to Budapest starting from 06:00 Vienna Airport until 09:00 Vienna Airport
  • 1 by Bus from Vienna to Budapest starting from 10:50 Vienna Central Bus Terminal until 10:50 Vienna Central Bus Terminal

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

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

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Vienna and Budapest

Daytrip, Simplicity

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 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

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other