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ITVienna to Budapest Train & Bus Tickets
From Vienna (Austria) to Budapest (Hungary) · about 243 km
See prices for Vienna → Budapest
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Vienna to Budapest, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €9 for travel on 11 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) | €10.98 for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 2 h 49 min (11 journeys) | about 3 h 10 min (27 journeys) |
| Sold by | RegioJet | FlixBus |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Vienna to Budapest: what to expect
Vienna and Budapest are about 243 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Austria to Hungary. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 243 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Vienna–Budapest tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €11.40, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Budapest
- Budapest opened the first underground transit line on the European continent in 1896. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Budapest is one of only three capital cities in the world with thermal springs. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Some baths built in Budapest during Ottoman rule are still in use 500 years later. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Vienna to Budapest
How long does the journey from Vienna to Budapest take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 2 h 49 min by train and about 3 h 10 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Vienna to Budapest?
The lowest fare seen recently is €9 by train (RegioJet), for travel on 11 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €10.98. Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €11.40). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Vienna to Budapest?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €9 and the lowest bus fare €10.98, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Vienna to Budapest?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by RegioJet, FlixBus.