Vienna to Budapest: travel options
Approximate road distance: 245 km • Journey details for the options listed below.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus Direct | FlixBus / RegioJet | From 2h 5m |
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Fare source checked: 6 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: FlixBus / RegioJet |
Dep: Wien Erdberg / Hbf
Arr: Budapest stop on the ticket, such as Üllői út 131 or Kelenföld
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FlixBus advertises journeys from 2 hours 5 minutes. Check whether your Vienna departure uses Erdberg or the central station, and confirm the Budapest stop. Include both local city journeys; compare RegioJet separately. |
| train Direct | ÖBB / MÁV Railjet | About 2h 55m |
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Fare source checked: 7 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: ÖBB / MÁV Railjet |
Dep: Wien Hauptbahnhof
Arr: Budapest-Keleti
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Compare the same Wien Hbf departure on ÖBB and MÁV, including reservation and change rules. Confirm the Budapest station. |
Choosing your journey
A direct train takes roughly 2½ to 3 hours. Compare the Budapest arrival station with your accommodation before choosing rail or coach.
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Rail makes a useful city move
Begin with Wien Hbf to Budapest in the planner. Keleti and Kelenföld are different stations, so open the specific train details. Read whether a reservation is included and whether the fare is tied to that departure.
Compare the coach door to door
Vienna Erdberg and the main railway station are different boarding points. Budapest Népliget and Kelenföld also need different local journeys. Add these movements to the coach time before choosing by price alone.
Keep a forint allowance
Use BKK for the final city journey and buy the ticket that covers any changes. Leave some forints for dinner. A bath session or Parliament tour is easier on a day when a delayed arrival will not cost you a booking.
Timetables and booking
