Train from Vienna to Budapest
Travel by train from Vienna to Budapest. Compare the timetable and measured prices from several sellers below, and pick the cheapest or fastest trip yourself.
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- Fastest trip
- 2h22
- Connection
- Direct
We have not measured prices for this route yet. Once we do, the price per day appears here.
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Train | Changes | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:40 | 09:02 | 2h22 | 0 |
How long does the train to Budapest take?
The fastest train to Budapest takes about 2h22. The time per connection is in the timetable above.
Is there a direct train to Budapest?
Yes, direct trains run to Budapest. The timetable above shows, per day, which run direct and which have a change.
Cheap train to Budapest: how to find the lowest price
Book early and compare several sellers. The price calendar above shows the cheapest day we measured. The same train can be cheaper at one seller than another.
CO₂: the train to Budapest vs flying
Travelling by train is much cleaner than flying. According to the European Environment Agency, trains emit around 33 grams of CO₂ per passenger-kilometre on average, against about 160 grams for planes. Flying within Europe is therefore around 5 times as polluting.
Frequently asked questions
- Where do I buy a train ticket from Vienna to Budapest?
- You book with the seller directly. We line up the timetable and measured prices from different sellers and point you to the cheapest.
- Is there a direct train from Vienna to Budapest?
- The timetable above shows, per day, which trains run direct and which have a change.
- How long does the journey from Vienna to Budapest take?
- The duration is listed per connection in the table. The fastest option is shown in the summary at the top.
- Can I book a return ticket to Budapest?
- Yes. Add a return date when you search and you see the outbound and return trip side by side, each with its own prices. You book the return with the seller.
- Can I combine separate tickets?
- Sometimes two separate tickets are cheaper. We only show that when it genuinely saves money, with a warning about your rights if a train is delayed.
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Last updated on October 5, 2026 · How we measure prices