How to get from Salzburg to Budapest
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We compared the ways to travel from Salzburg to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 41m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 453 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.
453 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €278Checked Sep 7 | 4h 37m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €65Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 6h 53m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €37Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 6h 41mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€278Checked Sep 74h 37m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€65Omio catalogue, Sep 86h 53m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€37Omio catalogue, Sep 86h 41m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Salzburg to Budapest: 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.
- 1Salzburg → Budapestbus
FlixBus·6h 41m
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.
Departures from Salzburg to Budapest
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:30 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 06:30 | 23:59 |
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 Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusSalzburg-BudapestBook →
ÖBBSalzburg W. A. Mozart-Munich Airport, Salzburg-Vienna, Vienna-BudapestBook →
LufthansaMunich Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB, Lufthansa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Salzburg to Budapest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Salzburg to Budapest, about 6h 41m. In total it's roughly €40 over 6h 41m, direct, no transfers.
Salzburg to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Budapest?
The most useful route takes about 6h 41m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Budapest from Salzburg?
About 453 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Salzburg to Budapest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €40. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Salzburg to Budapest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB, Lufthansa.
Can you get from Salzburg to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Budapest?
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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