The cheapest and fastest coaches from Vienna to Budapest
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Buses per day
55
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Vienna to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Budapest will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $20.
Of the 55 buses that leave Vienna for Budapest every day 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Vienna to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $181.
Distance: 214 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average Price Cheapest | $43 Average Price | $401 Average Price |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Vienna to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Budapest coaches for today, Sunday, 1 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:45 pm Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h05 | 4:50 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 pm Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h25 | 5:10 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h50 | 6:05 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h16 | 5:31 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h55 | 6:10 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 pm Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h51 | 7:16 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 pm Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h01 | 6:46 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 pm Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h45 | 7:45 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h25 | 7:40 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h00 | 7:15 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h50 | 8:30 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h05 | 8:45 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 pm Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 2h50 | 8:45 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h00 | 9:15 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h15 | 9:30 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 pm Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 2h50 | 9:35 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 pm Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h20 | 10:05 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h00 | 10:10 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h20 | 11:05 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h05 | 10:50 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 pm Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 2h50 | 10:50 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
6473814 | 8:30 pm Wien | 2h20 | 10:50 pm Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:50 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 7h15 | 5:05 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:50 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 6h55 | 4:45 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:45 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h25 | 2:10 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h05 | 1:50 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 2 February | |||||
FlixBus | 1:30 am Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h05 | 4:35 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 am Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h40 | 6:30 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 am Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h50 | 5:40 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 am Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h15 | 6:05 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 am Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h45 | 8:25 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 am Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h25 | 8:25 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 am Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h00 | 9:15 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 am Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h20 | 9:35 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 am Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h16 | 10:16 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 am Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h50 | 10:50 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 am Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h25 | 10:40 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 am Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h55 | 10:40 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 am Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h20 | 11:35 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 am Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h55 | 11:10 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 am Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h10 | 12:25 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 am Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 2h55 | 12:10 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:50 am Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h45 | 3:35 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:50 am Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h25 | 3:15 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:15 am Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h15 | 1:30 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 am Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h20 | 1:55 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 am Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 4h00 | 2:35 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 am Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h05 | 1:40 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h10 | 3:25 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h30 | 3:45 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Budapest
Buses from Vienna to Budapest run on average 47 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 but you can travel from only $12 by train.
There are 44 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 214 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 214 km |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 44 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, ArdaTur from Vienna to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Budapest with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, ArdaTur for as low as $12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Vienna to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Budapest by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Budapest
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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