The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Salzburg
Cheapest price
$178
Average price
$178
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
5 h 13 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Salzburg will cost around $178 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $178.
Of the 12 trains that leave Budapest for Salzburg every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 450 km distance in an average of 5 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 13 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.
RJX 64
RJX 66
EC 142+
RJX 566
EC 140+
IC 642
EC 144+
IC 740
RJX 64
RJX 66
EC 142+
RJX 566
EC 144+
RJX 168
RJX 62Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 450 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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$126 Average Price | $64 Average Price Cheapest | $712 Average Price |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Budapest to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Salzburg trains for today, Friday, 26 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 140+ IC 642 | 7:40 am Budapest Keleti | 6h09 | 1:49 pm Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 140+ RJX 766 | 7:40 am Budapest Keleti | 5h13 | 12:53 pm Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 62 | 8:40 am Budapest Keleti | 5h13 | 1:53 pm Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 62+ IC 644 | 8:40 am Budapest Keleti | 6h09 | 2:49 pm Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 142+ RJX 566 | 9:40 am Budapest Keleti | 5h13 | 2:53 pm Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 142+ IC 646 | 9:40 am Budapest Keleti | 6h09 | 3:49 pm Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Budapest to Salzburg
Trains from Budapest to Salzburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 but you can travel from only $40 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 450 km distance in 4h 58m.
Distance 450 km |
Average train duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 58m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Salzburg trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Salzburg from $40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Regionalzug
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Budapest to Salzburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Salzburg by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Budapest Keleti, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Salzburg Hbf, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Salzburg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
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