What documents should I carry?

Bring the identification and travel documents required for Austria and Hungary. Requirements may differ by nationality, operator and route.

Can children travel on this route?

Children can travel on Vienna to Budapest when the selected operator allows it. Enter the correct passenger ages and review child fare or accompaniment rules before payment.

Seat selection for Vienna to Budapest is available only when supported by the selected operator and fare. Any available option appears during booking.

Is an overnight option available?

Overnight availability depends on the date and timetable. The fastest shown journey time is 4h, but late departures should be checked in the live results.

What is the price of a Vienna–Budapest bus ticket?

The cheapest fare currently shown for Vienna to Budapest is 310.44 EUR for the selected date. Prices can change with availability, fare type and booking time.

Can I buy the ticket online?

Yes. Select Vienna to Budapest, compare live bus offers and complete the booking online when the selected fare supports online payment.

What baggage can I take?

Baggage rules depend on the operator and fare shown for Vienna to Budapest. Review the allowance and any extra charges before payment.

When should I book the Vienna to Budapest trip?

Compare dates early for Vienna to Budapest. The current lowest shown fare is 310.44 EUR, but availability and fare rules can change by date.

Bus from Vienna to Budapest | Tickets, Stations and Prices

bus route guide

Vienna to Budapest bus route guide

Plan the bus route from Vienna to Budapest with bus station, city-center access and operator details.

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Fastest time 4h

Typical fastest published journey time for this city pair.

Direct services Daily

Direct service availability can change by date and operator.

Arrival hubs 3 bus stations

Main arrival points around Budapest.

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Bus route: 290.4 km Typical bus time: 4h 10m

7-day weather

Vienna Clear sky · Open-Meteo

17°C

Today 17° / 34°, rain 0%, wind 3 km/h

Today 34° Thu 37° Fri 39° Sat 33° Sun 35° Mon 40° Tue 41°

Budapest Clear sky · Open-Meteo

21°C

Today 21° / 36°, rain 0%, wind 6 km/h

Today 36° Thu 39° Fri 37° Sat 38° Sun 38° Mon 38° Tue 39°

Useful Vienna to Budapest bus info

Bus travel is usually the budget option. Confirm the exact bus station, luggage allowance, night arrival details and passport or border requirements before departure.

Vienna bus stations

Bus stations

Vienna Erdberg Bus Terminal Bus stations · Main hub

Vienna International Busterminal Bus stations

Vienna Hauptbahnhof Bus Terminal Bus stations

Vienna Stadioncenter Bus Terminal Bus stations

Budapest bus stations

Bus stations

Budapest Nepliget Bus Station Bus stations · Main hub

Budapest Kelenfold Bus Station Bus stations

Budapest Stadion Bus Station Bus stations

How to get from bus stations to city center

Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Budapest center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Local transit to city center	15-30 min	city fare	frequent daytime	4.2 km	budget connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	15-30 min	varies	on-demand	4.2 km	luggage

Budapest Kelenfold Bus Station to Budapest center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Local transit to city center	15-30 min	city fare	frequent daytime	4.4 km	budget connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	15-30 min	varies	on-demand	4.4 km	luggage

Budapest Stadion Bus Station to Budapest center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Local transit to city center	15-30 min	city fare	frequent daytime	3.9 km	budget connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	15-30 min	varies	on-demand	3.9 km	luggage

Operators on this route

Name	Carrier code	IATA code	Passport needed during booking	Weekly direct services
FlixBus	FLX	-	Yes	42
RegioJet	RGJ	-	Yes	14

Vienna to Budapest by bus: tickets, schedule and booking

Use an online booking service to check current Vienna to Budapest bus options without relying on a fixed timetable published in the text. Available departures, prices and operator details are shown for the date entered in the search form.

Route overview

Route	Vienna → Budapest
Distance	290.4 km
Travel time	from 4h according to the selected itinerary
Ticket price	310.44 EUR for the chosen date
Departure bus station(s)	Vienna Erdberg Bus Terminal, Vienna International Busterminal, Vienna Hauptbahnhof Bus Terminal, Vienna Stadioncenter Bus Terminal
Arrival bus station(s)	Budapest Nepliget Bus Station, Budapest Kelenfold Bus Station, Budapest Stadion Bus Station
Operators	FlixBus, RegioJet
Current air temperature	20 °C / 22 °C
Distance to city centre	3.6 km / 4.2 km

Route

Vienna → Budapest

Distance

290.4 km

Travel time

from 4h according to the selected itinerary

Ticket price

310.44 EUR for the chosen date

Departure bus station(s)

Vienna Erdberg Bus Terminal, Vienna International Busterminal, Vienna Hauptbahnhof Bus Terminal, Vienna Stadioncenter Bus Terminal

Arrival bus station(s)

Budapest Nepliget Bus Station, Budapest Kelenfold Bus Station, Budapest Stadion Bus Station

Operators

FlixBus, RegioJet

Current air temperature

20 °C / 22 °C

Distance to city centre

3.6 km / 4.2 km

This is a popular short-distance capital connection. Exact operating details should always come from the live search result selected by the customer.

Operator availability and direct services depend on the travel date, season and current timetable.

Bus timetable and journey duration

Travel duration is not determined by distance alone. Stops, route configuration, terminal procedures and seasonal demand can all affect how long the journey takes for the Vienna-Budapest schedule itinerary.

Some services use central bus stations, while others board at roadside or airport stops. Read the stop name and map details before setting out.

Before selecting a bus from Vienna to Budapest, open the detailed itinerary and verify every stop, transfer and time-zone indication shown.

How to buy a ticket online

Enter Vienna as the departure city and Budapest as the destination.

Select the travel date and, where relevant, the number of passengers.

Compare departure times, duration, operator details and fare conditions.

Choose an offer, add passenger information exactly as required, and check the itinerary.

Pay using an available method and save the confirmation or electronic ticket.

Ticket format, baggage and fare rules

Keep the booking reference and passenger identification available for inspection. Whether printing is necessary depends on the ticket instructions. Luggage limits, special-item rules and amendment options can differ by service and may involve additional fees for the Vienna-Budapest rules itinerary.

For the Vienna to Budapest bus, keep the operator name and stop address available, since several companies may use different boarding locations in the same city.

Frequently asked questions

For this route, departures are shown from Vienna Erdberg Bus Terminal, Vienna International Busterminal, Vienna Hauptbahnhof Bus Terminal, Vienna Stadioncenter Bus Terminal. The exact terminal, station, airport or stop is stated in the selected itinerary and on the ticket.

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