There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Vienna by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 26m
11€ - 14€
Cheapest option
Bus • 2h 45m
7€ - 17€
4 alternative options
Bus via Clark Ádám tér • 4h 13m
17€ - 21€
Rideshare • 3h 14m
13€
Drive • 2h 21m
23€ - 35€
Train, fly • 2h 59m
38€ - 144€
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Austria from Hungary
Allowed for: Citizens and permanent residents, as well as residents from EU Schengen Area (EU countries, Iceland, Show More. Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), United Kingdom, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican, Cyprus, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Uruguay, Egypt, Albania, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Croatia, Kosovo, Kuwait, Maldives, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine and United States
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions
Conditions of entry to Austria
10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
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This doesn't apply to arrivals from: EU Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican, Cyprus, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea and Uruguay with the exception of Spain, Portugal, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Andorra
Rules to follow in Austria
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Mandatory
Considerations leaving from Hungary
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Austria is currently allowed from Hungary.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The COVID-19 helpline number in Vienna is 800 555 621.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Vienna is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Vienna is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus hotline on 800 555 621.
Yes, entry into Hungary from Austria is currently restricted.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to rideshare which costs 4 392 Ft and takes 3h 14m.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to drive which costs 8 500 Ft - 13 000 Ft and takes 2h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Kelenföld, Somogyi utca MHD stop and arriving at Vienna, Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Budapest and Vienna is 214 km. The road distance is 243.2 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs 4 300 Ft - 5 000 Ft.
The train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.
Budapest to Vienna bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Budapest, Kelenföld, Somogyi utca MHD stop station.
Budapest to Vienna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Vienna is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs 4 300 Ft - 5 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2 800 Ft - 6 500 Ft and takes 2h 45m.
- Distance: 214.2 km
- Duration: 2h 26m
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf hourly. Tickets cost 11€ - 14€ and the journey takes 2h 26m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Budapest, Kelenföld, Somogyi utca MHD stop to Vienna, Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost 7€ - 11€ and the journey takes 2h 45m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 260€
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 14€
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 2€
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 18€
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- 5€ - 7€
- 1st Class
- 15€ - 18€
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Budapest, Kelenföld, Somogyi utca MHD stop to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 11€
- Website
- RegioJet
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest, Budapest Kelenföld to Vienna, Vienna Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 17€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Budapest, Budapest Kelenföld to Vienna, Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 17€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Budapest to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 13€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Budapest Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Budapest to Vienna bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Vienna, Hbf station.
Budapest to Vienna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Vienna is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Budapest to Vienna.
Austrian Airlines offers flights from Budapest Airport to Vienna Airport.
Book your Budapest to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.
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