Vienna to Budapest by bus
Travelling from Vienna to Budapest by bus takes about 2h 30m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 45m. The bus is still the cheapest.
A closer look at the Bus journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Ticket price
- €12
- Total journey
- 2h 30m
- Change
- direct
- Operator
- FlixBus
Omio catalogue, Oct 11 · For the route, not a chosen day
The journey, step by step
- 1Vienna International to Budapest Kelenföld
FlixBus2h 30mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures from Vienna to Budapest
FlixBus runs 137 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 137 | 00:00 | 23:50 |
| ArdaTur | 1 | 21:30 | 21:30 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:10
- 00:15
- 00:25
- 00:30
- 00:50
- 01:00
- 01:10
- 01:25
- 01:30
- 01:50
- 02:30
- 02:50
- 03:30
- 03:40
- 03:50
- 04:00
- 04:20
- 04:30
- 04:40
- 05:00
- 05:15
- 05:30
- 05:35
- 05:40
- 05:50
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 06:35
- 06:45
- 06:50
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:30
- 07:35
- 07:45
- 07:50
- 08:00
- 08:15
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 08:50
- 09:10
- 09:15
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 09:40
- 09:50
- 10:10
- 10:15
- 10:35
- 10:40
- 11:05
- 11:10
- 11:15
- 11:35
- 11:40
- 11:45
- 12:05
- 12:10
- 12:15
- 12:45
- 13:05
- 13:10
- 13:15
- 13:40
- 13:45
- 14:10
- 14:15
- 14:40
- 14:45
- 15:10
- 15:15
- 15:40
- 15:45
- 16:10
- 16:15
- 16:40
- 16:45
- 16:55
- 17:10
- 17:15
- 17:25
- 17:40
- 17:50
- 17:55
- 18:10
- 18:15
- 18:30
- 18:40
- 18:45
- 18:50
- 18:55
- 19:00
- 19:10
- 19:15
- 19:20
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 19:50
- 20:00
- 20:10
- 20:15
- 20:20
- 20:30
- 20:45
- 20:50
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:45
- 22:10
- 22:45
- 23:10
- 23:25
- 23:45
- 23:50
All departuresArdaTur
- 21:30
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.
Bus facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Bus operators
- FlixBus, ArdaTur
- Timetable
- First bus at 00:00, last at 23:50, 137 a day with FlixBus.
- Good to know
- Direct bus, no change on the way.
Before you travel
Where does the bus leave from?
This record does not name the departure and arrival stops. Confirm them with the ticket provider for your service.
Seats and the service
Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €125Checked Oct 11 | 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 2h 40mdirect | See Train details |
- Flight€125Checked Oct 1150m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Oct 112h 40m · directSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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 Sun, Oct 11
Vienna to Budapest by bus: common questions
How long does Vienna to Budapest take by bus?
About 2h 30m, with no transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Vienna to Budapest?
Omio publishes €12 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.
Who runs the bus from Vienna to Budapest?
FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 45m. The bus wins on price.
Where else this route goes
Route guides
- Vienna Budapest bus
- Vienna to Budapest by bus
- bus ticket Vienna to Budapest
- how long is the bus from Vienna to Budapest