Departure Schedule
Morning departures
Fastest trip4 hrs 55 min
Longest trip6 hrs 56 min
Earliest03:50
Latest11:07
Departures24
Afternoon departures
Fastest trip4 hrs 55 min
Longest trip6 hrs 24 min
Earliest12:07
Latest17:11
Departures24
Evening departures
Fastest trip4 hrs 55 min
Longest trip6 hrs 18 min
Earliest18:11
Latest19:07
Departures4
Travelling from Salzburg to Budapest by Train
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.
Salzburg to Budapest trains Information
Salzburg
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, AustriaSalzburg Gnigl Station, AustriaSalzburg South Bus Station, AustriaSalzburg Hauptbahnhof Platform 2, AustriaSalzburg Hauptbahnhof Platform 3, AustriaSalzburg Hauptbahnhof Platform 3A-C, AustriaSalzburg Hauptbahnhof Platform 5C-F, AustriaSalzburg Hauptbahnhof Platform 8D-E, AustriaSalzburg Hauptbahnhof Platform 9D-E, Austria
552 km
Budapest
Keleti, HungaryNyugati, HungaryDeli, HungaryKelenföld, HungaryZuglo, HungaryNepliget Bus Station, HungaryRakospalota-Ujpest, Hungary
4 h 55 m
Shortest travel time:
$92
Lowest ticket cost:
52
Avg. daily departures:
03:50
Earliest departure:
19:07
Latest departure:
Popular questions about trains 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.
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.
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