The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Vienna
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Vienna will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $22.
Of the 14 trains that leave Budapest for Vienna every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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.
RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna)
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)
EC 142
RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna)
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJX 64Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 $12, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 214 km
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3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Budapest to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Vienna trains for today, Thursday, 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 6:58 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h34 | 9:32 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 140 | 7:40 am Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 10:20 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 140+ RJX 861 | 7:40 am Budapest Keleti | 3h17 | 10:57 am Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
RJX 62 | 8:40 am Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 11:20 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 62 · RJX 765 | 8:40 am Budapest Keleti | 3h17 | 11:57 am Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
EC 142 | 9:40 am Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 12:20 pm Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 142+ RJX 863 | 9:40 am Budapest Keleti | 3h17 | 12:57 pm Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
RJX 64 | 10:40 am Budapest Keleti | 2h37 | 1:17 pm Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 64 · RJX 161 | 10:40 am Budapest Keleti | 3h17 | 1:57 pm Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 10:58 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h34 | 1:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 144+ RJX 865 | 11:40 am Budapest Keleti | 3h17 | 2:57 pm Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
EC 144 | 11:40 am Budapest Keleti | 2h40 | 2:20 pm Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 1:58 pm Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h34 | 4:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna) | 4:58 pm Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2h29 | 7:27 pm Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Vienna
Trains from Budapest to Vienna run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 but you can travel from only $12 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Vienna trainsRegiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Vienna from $12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regiojet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
EuroNight
ÖBB | Regionalzug
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Budapest to Vienna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Vienna 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 Vienna, 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 Vienna Hbf, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Vienna
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available via Mester utca.
- Nándori Cukrászda
- Petrus Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- HUF 200
- Ibis Styles Budapest City
- Hotel Thomas Budapest
- Leonardo Hotel Budapest
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: freight services
- Tram: Line 2, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the roundabout.
- Restaurant Gasthaus Hansy
- Rollercoaster Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Motel One Wien-Prater
- Hotel Praterstern
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line U1, Line U2
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Nordbergstraße.
- Restaurant Zum Roten Bären
- Gasthaus Wickerl
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Hotel Bellevue Wien
- Hotel Boltzmann
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn services
- Tram: Line D, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S40
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Keißlergasse.
- Restaurant Hütteldorfer
- Gasthaus Maria Brunn
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel An der Wien
- Hotel Kreiner
- Hotel Hadrigan
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: U4
- S-Bahn: S45, S50
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Gigergasse.
- Restaurant Steirereck
- Plachutta Wollzeile
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hilton Vienna Park
- InterContinental Vienna
- Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for S-Bahn and City Airport Train
- Hall 2: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S7
- U-Bahn: U3, U4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking options.
- Salm Bräu
- Restaurant Huth
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel Daniel Vienna
- Lindner Hotel Am Belvedere
- Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket machines and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Line S1, S2, S3, S4, S7
- Tram: Line 71
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
- Andaz Vienna on Belvedere
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional and S-Bahn trains.
- S-Bahn: Line S1, S2, S3, S4
- Bus: Several lines available
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