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Shortest travel time:
6 h 8 m
Longest travel time:
6 h 36 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
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Avg. daily departures:
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Earliest departure:
03:43
Latest departure:
14:11
Salzburg
Salzburg train station
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
Südtiroler Pl. 7, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
552 km
Budapest
Discover essential information about train stations in Budapest and the amenities they provide to ensure you're fully prepared for an unforgettable journey through Hungary!
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Budapest train stations
Keleti
1087, Budapest, Hungary
Nyugati
Teréz körút 55, Budapest, Hungary
Deli
1012, Budapest, Hungary
Kelenföld
Etele tér 1115, Budapest, Hungary
Zuglo
1145, Budapest, Hungary
Nepliget Bus Station
1091, Budapest, Hungary

Salzburg to Budapest Train Information

If you need to plan a journey from the amazing Austrian city of Salzburg to the fairytale capital of Hungary, there is no better choice than a stress-free train ride. There is no direct airline route between the cities, and taking a bus means a longer and less comfortable ride, which relies a lot on the current traffic situation. A high-speed Salzburg to Budapest train will take you between the cities in approximately 5 hours. It was designed for comfortable travel and you are welcome to take advantage of the nice seats with folding tables, power sockets, a restaurant car, complimentary Wi-Fi, and the children’s cinema during the ride.

How do I get from Salzburg to Budapest?

The most comfortable way to travel between the amazing cities is by taking a high-speed Railjet or Railjet Xpress train. They boast impeccable punctuality, fast travel times, and, most importantly, excellent onboard amenities to enhance your trip.

Is there a direct train from Salzburg to Budapest?

Yes, the high-speed Railjet trains mentioned above are direct. There is no need to lose time on a train change, so you can make a journey from Austria to Hungary in just a bit over 5 hours.

Salzburg to Budapest Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
6 hrs 8 min
6 hrs 36 min
03:43
06:11
2
Afternoon trains
6 hrs 8 min
6 hrs 8 min
14:11
14:11
1

Trains on Salzburg - Budapest Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
OEBB
OEBB
High-speed train
6 hrs 8 min
$99
2
EuroCity
Express train
6 hrs 36 min
$306
1

Salzburg to Budapest Train Review & Rating

Our experience couldn't have been better, good train!

Manoel B. about traveling from Salzburg to Budapest