The cheapest and fastest trains from Hallstatt to Budapest
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
6 h 47 m
Average duration
6 h 49 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hallstatt to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hallstatt to Budapest will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $80.
To travel from Hallstatt to Budapest you need to make at least 2 changes.
REX 70+
EC 217+
RJ 132+
RJX 67
R 70+
ICE 93+
RJX 165
R 70+
RJ 649+
RJX 67
REX 70+
IC 643+
EC 147
REX 70+
IC 515+
RJ 536+
RJX 65
REX 70+
IC 643+
EC 147
REX 70+
IC 647+
EC 149
REX 70+
RJX 767+
EC 149
REX 70+
IC 549+
EC 145
REX 70+
EC 217+
RJ 132+
RJX 67Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Hallstatt to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hallstatt to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $149.
Distance: 405 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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$109 Average Price Cheapest | $501 Average Price |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hallstatt to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Hallstatt to Budapest trains for today, Wednesday, 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REX 70+ IC 549+ EC 145 | 7:28 am Hallstatt Bahnhof | 6h51 | 2:19 pm Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
R 70+ RJ 641+ RJX 63 | 8:07 am Hallstatt Bahnhof | 7h12 | 3:19 pm Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
REX 70+ IC 513+ RJ 534+ RJX 63 | 8:25 am Hallstatt Bahnhof | 6h54 | 3:19 pm Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
REX 70+ IC 643+ EC 147 | 9:32 am Hallstatt Bahnhof | 6h47 | 4:19 pm Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
R 70+ RJX 65 | 10:07 am Hallstatt Bahnhof | 7h12 | 5:19 pm Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
R 70+ IC 645+ RJX 65 | 10:07 am Hallstatt Bahnhof | 7h12 | 5:19 pm Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hallstatt to Budapest
Trains from Hallstatt to Budapest run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 405 km distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 405 km |
Average train duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 30m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX from Hallstatt to Budapest trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX trains will get you between Hallstatt and Budapest from $42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
Regiojet
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | REX
EuroNight
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Hallstatt to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hallstatt to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hallstatt and Budapest
- Parking is available near the station, but not directly at the station itself.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- The station consists of a single platform with a waiting area and ticket machines.
- Bus: Bus number 150 to Bad Ischl
- Ferry: Ferry connection to Hallstatt village
- 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
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