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Shortest travel time:
2 h 29 m
Longest travel time:
7 h 20 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$33
Avg. daily departures:
21
Earliest departure:
05:40
Latest departure:
22:50
Budapest
Stations (6)
Budapest train stations
Keleti
1087, Budapest, Hungary
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Nyugati
Teréz körút 55, Budapest, Hungary
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Deli
1012, Budapest, Hungary
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Kelenföld
Etele tér 1115, Budapest, Hungary
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Zuglo
1145, Budapest, Hungary
Nepliget Bus Station
1091, Budapest, Hungary
212 km
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Vienna
Stations (4)
Vienna train stations
Vienna Hauptbahnhof
1100 Vienna Am Hauptbahnhof 1, Vienna, Austria
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Vienna Meidling
Eichenstraße 25, 1120, Vienna, Austria
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Vienna Rennweg
Ungargasse 66, Vienna, Austria
Vienna Westbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 1150 Vienna, Austria

Budapest to Vienna Train Information

Exploring the capitals of Hungary and Austria is a must when in Europe, and there are many ways to travel from Budapest to Vienna. Among the smartest time-saving options is taking the high-speed train from Budapest to Vienna, Railjet or EuroCity. Both are well-fitted and offer several travel classes to select from (2nd, 1st, and Business classes are at your service). The trains run daily and have a broad timetable with over 5 departures per day, making it really easy to plan your trip. The journey itself takes around 2.5 hours, providing a comfortable and scenic ride through picturesque landscapes. Additionally, these trains offer modern amenities such as Wi-Fi and dining options, ensuring a pleasant travel experience.

How long is the train journey from Budapest to Vienna?

The average travel time of the Budapest to Vienna train is 2 hours and 40 minutes. This concerns both bullet trains running on the route, Railjet and EuroCity, operated by OBB.

Is the train ride from Budapest to Vienna scenic?

The route connecting the capital of Hungary with the capital of Austria is quite nice as the train makes its way through the countryside of northwest Hungary and eastern Austria, passing numerous small towns, rivers, and rural areas.

How much is a train ticket from Budapest to Vienna?

The prices for train tickets from Budapest to Vienna will vary depending on how much time before the trip you purchase them (in advance vs last minute), which travel class you want (1st, 2nd, Business), whether your trip is planned for the high travel season or the low tourist season, among other criteria. On the whole, you can count on average ticket prices starting from 65 USD.

Do you need to reserve a seat in advance?

When booking your Budapest - Vienna tickets on Rail Ninja, a seat will be assigned to you. You may indicate your preferences, for instance, "window seat" or "aisle seat", and we'll do our best to assign the seat based on current availability.

Budapest to Vienna Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
2 hrs 34 min
2 hrs 40 min
05:40
11:58
9
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Afternoon trains
2 hrs 29 min
2 hrs 40 min
12:40
17:58
8
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Evening trains
2 hrs 40 min
2 hrs 40 min
18:40
20:40
3
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Night trains
7 hrs 20 min
7 hrs 20 min
22:50
22:50
1
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Trains from Budapest to Vienna

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Regio Jet
Regio Jet
Intercity train
2 hrs 29 min
$33
4
EuroCity
Express train
2 hrs 40 min
$41
7
MAV
MAV
Night train
2 hrs 40 min
$41
1
MAV
MAV
Express train
2 hrs 38 min
$45
8
Regio Jet
Regio Jet
Bus
7 hrs 20 min
$54
1
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Budapest to Vienna Train Review & Rating

The rail ride was interesting and we met people from all over the world

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Popular Train Routes From Budapest and Vienna

The city of Budapest is an exciting place for many travelers, and it's no surprise that there are so many train routes from this bustling metropolis. Some popular trains are heading out into the country or other major European cities like Vienna- leaving behind all your worries in order to enjoy Hungarian architecture as well as explore historic towns on foot! Thus, Budapest to Vienna train is a great opportunity to explore these cities. Moreover, below you can find the most popular trains from Budapest and Vienna, and make your journey even more engaging.

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