The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Budapest
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $11.
Of the 53 trains that leave Vienna for Budapest every day 31 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 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)7:34 AM2h24Vienna Hbf9:58 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$111One-way0 changes
RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)7:34 AM2h40Vienna Hbf10:14 AMBudapest-Deli$111One-way0 changes
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)1:27 PM2h31Vienna Hbf3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$201One-way0 changes
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)5:27 PM2h31Vienna Hbf7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$201One-way0 changes
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)5:34 PM2h24Wien Meidling7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$201One-way0 changes
EC 14310:42 AM2h20Vienna Hbf1:02 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$661One-way0 changes
RJX 2699:40 AM2h22Vienna Hbf12:02 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$661One-way0 changes
EC 1418:40 AM2h22Vienna Hbf11:02 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$661One-way0 changes
RJX 2677:40 AM2h22Vienna Hbf10:02 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$661One-way0 changes
EC 4636:40 AM2h22Vienna Hbf9:02 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$661One-way0 changes
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 $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 $16, and a flight costs an average of $192.
Distance: 214 km
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Live departures
Vienna to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Budapest trains for today, Tuesday, 19 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 145 | 12:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h55 | 3:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 566 · RJX 63 | 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 3h33 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 1:27 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h31 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 1:27 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h47 | 4:14 PM Budapest-Deli | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 1:34 PM Wien Meidling | 2h40 | 4:14 PM Budapest-Deli | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 1:34 PM Wien Meidling | 2h24 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 63 | 1:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h55 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 858+ EC 147 | 2:02 PM Vienna Airport | 3h27 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
EC 147 | 2:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h49 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 168 · RJX 65 | 3:02 PM Vienna Airport | 3h27 | 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 65 | 3:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h49 | 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 856+ EC 149 | 4:02 PM Vienna Airport | 3h27 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
EC 149 | 4:42 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h47 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 760 · RJX 67 | 5:02 PM Vienna Airport | 3h33 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:27 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h31 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:27 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h47 | 8:14 PM Budapest-Deli | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:34 PM Wien Meidling | 2h40 | 8:14 PM Budapest-Deli | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:34 PM Wien Meidling | 2h24 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 67 | 5:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h55 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 165 | 6:42 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h53 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
D 347 | 7:08 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 9:33 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 341 | 7:42 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h53 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 343 | 8:37 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h58 | 11:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 261 | 9:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h49 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 6+ R 9919 · R 4929 | 11:23 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h41 | 7:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 2 changes | |
REX 6 · REX 63+ IC 987 | 4:41 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h52 | 8:33 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 changes | |
S 7+ REX 1+ EC 463 | 5:49 AM Vienna Airport | 3h13 | 9:02 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 changes | |
EC 463 | 6:40 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h22 | 9:02 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 560 · RJX 267 | 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 3h00 | 10:02 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest) | 7:34 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h40 | 10:14 AM Budapest-Deli | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest) | 7:34 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h24 | 9:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 267 | 7:40 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h22 | 10:02 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 754+ EC 141 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 3h00 | 11:02 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
EC 141 | 8:40 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h22 | 11:02 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 562 · RJX 269 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 3h00 | 12:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 269 | 9:40 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h22 | 12:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 752+ EC 143 | 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 3h00 | 1:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJ 752+ EC 143+ R 3335 | 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 3h43 | 1:45 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:27 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h31 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:27 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h47 | 1:14 PM Budapest-Deli | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:34 AM Wien Meidling | 2h24 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:34 AM Wien Meidling | 2h40 | 1:14 PM Budapest-Deli | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 143 | 10:42 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h20 | 1:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 143+ R 3335 | 10:42 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h03 | 1:45 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 766 · RJX 61 | 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 3h33 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 61 | 11:40 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h55 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 750+ EC 145 | 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 3h33 | 3:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to Budapest
Trains from Vienna to Budapest run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 12 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 24m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, EuroNight from Vienna to Budapest trainsRegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, EuroNight trains will get you between Vienna and Budapest from $12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Vienna to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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 Vienna and Budapest
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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