How to get from Budapest to Vienna
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Vienna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 45m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 217 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €15, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
217 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €349Checked Sep 5 | 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €9Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2h 37mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 10m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€349Checked Sep 545m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€9Omio catalogue, Sep 92h 37m · directSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 10m · 1 transferSee 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 Ferenc Liszt → Vienna Internationalflight
Austrian Airlines·45m
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
Flight calendar
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.
September 2026
€45October 2026
€51Departures from Budapest to Vienna
FlixBus runs 104 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 104 | 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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Austrian AirlinesBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBudapest Kelenföld-Vienna InternationalBook →
ÖBBBudapest-ViennaBook →City transitBudapest-Budapest KelenföldBook →On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, ÖBB, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Vienna works
Start with a Austrian Airlines flight from Budapest to Vienna, about 45 min. In total it's roughly €349 over 45 min, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Vienna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 45m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €15 to €18. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Vienna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 45m.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Vienna?
About 45m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Vienna?
Budapest is BUD and Vienna is VIE, so this route is usually written BUD to VIE.
Which operators run Budapest to Vienna?
On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, ÖBB, City transit.
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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