Is an overnight option available?

Overnight availability depends on the date and timetable. The fastest shown journey time is 1h 35m, but late departures should be checked in the live results.

What is the price of a Vienna–Budapest train 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.

Where does the journey leave from in Vienna?

For this route, departures are shown from Vienna Hauptbahnhof, Vienna Westbahnhof, Wien Meidling, Wien Mitte, Wien Praterstern. The exact terminal, station, airport or stop is stated in the selected itinerary and on the ticket.

Can I buy the ticket online?

Yes. Select Vienna to Budapest, compare live train 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.

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.

Train from Vienna to Budapest | Tickets, Stations and Travel Time

train route guide

Vienna to Budapest train route guide

Plan the rail corridor from Vienna to Budapest with station, transfer and operator details in one compact view.

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Fastest time 1h 35m

Typical fastest published journey time for this city pair.

Direct services Daily

Direct service availability can change by date and operator.

Arrival hubs 4 rail stations

Main arrival points around Budapest.

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Rail corridor: 262.4 km Fastest train: 1h 35m

7-day weather

Vienna Clear sky · Open-Meteo

20°C

Today 19° / 34°, rain 0%, wind 3 km/h

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

Budapest Clear sky · Open-Meteo

21°C

Today 21° / 36°, rain 0%, wind 3 km/h

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

Useful Vienna to Budapest train info

Rail routes work best when the arrival station is close to the center. Check whether the service is direct, which terminal station is used, and whether seat reservations or passport checks apply.

Vienna rail stations

Rail stations

Vienna Hauptbahnhof Rail stations · Main hub

Vienna Westbahnhof Rail stations

Wien Meidling Rail stations

Wien Mitte Rail stations

Wien Praterstern Rail stations

Budapest rail stations

Rail stations

Budapest Keleti Rail stations · Main hub

Budapest Nyugati Rail stations

Budapest Deli Rail stations

Budapest Kelenfold Rail stations

How to get from train stations to city center

Budapest Keleti to Budapest center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / tram / local transit	10-25 min	city fare	frequent	2.2 km	fast city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-25 min	varies	on-demand	2.2 km	luggage

Budapest Nyugati to Budapest center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / tram / local transit	10-25 min	city fare	frequent	1.5 km	fast city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-25 min	varies	on-demand	1.5 km	luggage

Budapest Deli to Budapest center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / tram / local transit	10-25 min	city fare	frequent	2.2 km	fast city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-25 min	varies	on-demand	2.2 km	luggage

Budapest Kelenfold to Budapest center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / tram / local transit	15-30 min	city fare	frequent	4.4 km	fast city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	15-30 min	varies	on-demand	4.4 km	luggage

Operators on this route

Name	Carrier code	IATA code	Passport needed during booking	Weekly direct services
OBB	OBB	-	No	42
MAV	MAV	-	No	35

Vienna to Budapest by train: tickets, schedule and booking

Use an online booking service to check current Vienna to Budapest train 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	262.4 km
Travel time	from 1h 35m according to the selected itinerary
Ticket price	310.44 EUR for the chosen date
Departure station(s)	Vienna Hauptbahnhof, Vienna Westbahnhof, Wien Meidling, Wien Mitte, Wien Praterstern
Arrival station(s)	Budapest Keleti, Budapest Nyugati, Budapest Deli, Budapest Kelenfold
Operators	ÖBB, MÁV
Current air temperature	20 °C / 22 °C
Distance to city centre	2.6 km / 2.2 km

Route

Vienna → Budapest

Distance

262.4 km

Travel time

from 1h 35m according to the selected itinerary

Ticket price

310.44 EUR for the chosen date

Departure station(s)

Vienna Hauptbahnhof, Vienna Westbahnhof, Wien Meidling, Wien Mitte, Wien Praterstern

Arrival station(s)

Budapest Keleti, Budapest Nyugati, Budapest Deli, Budapest Kelenfold

Operators

ÖBB, MÁV

Current air temperature

20 °C / 22 °C

Distance to city centre

2.6 km / 2.2 km

This is a popular international Central European rail route. 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.

Train timetable and travel time

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.

High-speed, intercity and regional services can have different travel times and ticket restrictions. Compare the full conditions rather than the headline duration alone for the Vienna-Budapest mode itinerary.

For the Vienna to Budapest journey, compare early and late departures separately because the most convenient terminal access may differ by time of day.

How to buy a ticket online

Open the online booking form and specify Vienna → Budapest.

Set the preferred date and start the search.

Review the available services, including terminals, travel time and ticket rules.

Select the required fare and complete passenger details carefully.

Confirm payment, then keep the ticket and booking reference accessible during the journey.

Ticket format, baggage and fare rules

After booking, review the confirmation for boarding instructions and ticket format. The operator may set separate limits for cabin items, checked baggage or oversized luggage. Cancellation and rebooking rights depend on the fare conditions selected for the Vienna-Budapest rules itinerary.

For the Vienna to Budapest train, verify whether the ticket is valid only for a named departure or can be used more flexibly under the selected fare.

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