How to get from Budapest to Vienna
- 217 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 37m
- 116 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 37m
direct
Train
€34
Cheapest
2h 40m
direct
Bus
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Vienna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 217 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
217 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €123Checked Sep 28 | 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 2h 37mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 2h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€123Checked Sep 2850m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€9Omio catalogue, Oct 32h 37m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Oct 32h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Vienna: 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.
- 1Budapest Népliget → Vienna Internationalbus
FlixBus·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Budapest to Vienna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€52November 2026
€54Departures from Budapest to Vienna
FlixBus runs 116 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 116 | 00:15 | 23:45 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 04:10 | 04:10 |
| ÖBBtrain | 1 | 06:40 | 06:40 |
| ÖBB Railjettrain | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Vienna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest Népliget to Vienna International, about 2h 40m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Vienna?
The most useful route takes about 2h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:45, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Vienna?
116 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Vienna leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Budapest to Vienna?
The first train with ÖBB leaves at 06:40 and the last at 06:40, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Budapest to Vienna?
1 a day with ÖBB, between 06:40 and 06:40.
How far is Vienna from Budapest?
About 217 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Vienna cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Vienna?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB.
Can you get from Budapest to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Vienna?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026