How to get from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti
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 Vienna to Budapest-Keleti. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 45m by bus, 3 transfers. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €52Reading date not recorded | 5h 50m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 5h 45m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€52Reading date not recorded5h 50m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Sep 95h 45m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Budapest-Keleti: 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.
- 1Vienna → Vienna InternationalbusCity transit·10m
- 2Vienna International → Budapest Népligetbus
FlixBus·2h 40m - 3Budapest Népliget → BudapestbusCity transit·10m
- 4Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Budapest-KeletibusAirport shuttle bus·35m
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.
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
FlixBusVienna International-Budapest NépligetBook →Airport shuttle busBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Budapest-KeletiBook →
ÖBB RailjetVienna-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, ÖBB Railjet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti works
Start with a City transit bus from Vienna to Vienna International, about 10 min. Transfer in Vienna International and continue by FlixBus bus on to Budapest Népliget (2h 40m). Transfer in Budapest Népliget and continue by City transit bus on to Budapest (10 min). Transfer in Budapest and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Budapest-Keleti (35 min). In total it's roughly €25 over 5h 45m, 3 transfers.
Vienna to Budapest-Keleti: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti?
The most useful route takes about 5h 45m by bus, 3 transfers.
How far is Budapest-Keleti from Vienna?
About 217 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Budapest-Keleti cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €25 to €36. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Vienna to Budapest-Keleti?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, ÖBB Railjet.
Can you get from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Budapest-Keleti?
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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