We will tell you how to get from Budapest to Vienna on your own. Overview of transport, timetables, names of stops, ticket prices, excursions. What is the best way to get there and which one is cheaper? Tips on how to save money.
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How to get by bus from Budapest to Vienna
The two European cities are separated by 243 km, so it is convenient to travel from one country to another. The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Vienna on your own is by buses. Several companies carry passengers: Flixbus, RegioJet, Eurolines, Nomago, Karat-S and others.
The buses have modern air-conditioned cabins with toilets, comfortable seats, free Wi-Fi and power outlets. Hot drinks are offered to passengers on some flights.
The journey takes 2.4 to 4 hours. Evening flights usually take 15 minutes longer due to traffic jams leaving Budapest and entering Vienna.
Stops... Buses from Budapest to Vienna leave from the bus station near the metro station Nepliget (line M3), from the railway station on the street Kelenföld or airport. In Vienna they arrive at Vienna Central Train Station S + U Waldmanngründe, bus station Vienna Central Bus Station VIB or at Vienna Main Train Station Wien-Hbf (Hauptbahnhof)which is on SüdtirolerPlatz... Some buses terminate the route at Vienna Airport.
schedule... Buses run every half an hour from 4:00 to 23:45. Most of the flights are direct.
Where can I buy a ticket... Bus tickets Budapest - Vienna are bought at the bus station or directly from the driver. It is convenient to purchase tickets through the Omio service or on the carriers' websites. The fare ranges from 3000 to 6580 HUF. The ticket price includes two pieces of luggage and hand luggage.
When buying online, you pay by card. The ticket can be printed or saved to your phone. At the bus station you will need a passport.
How to save... Follow the websites of the carriers. There are pleasant promotions and discounts. The cheapest tickets are from Flixbus. If you buy in advance, the journey from Budapest to Vienna will cost only 1700 HUF.
How to get from Budapest to Vienna by train
A dozen trains run between Budapest and Vienna every day. The first ones leave at 5-6 in the morning, and the last ones - at 18-19 in the evening.
Compositions EuroCity and RailJet almost do not differ in comfort and walk at the same speed - 240 km / h. The carriages are equipped with soft comfortable chairs and toilets. All trains have dining carriages. In addition, food and drinks are sold from mobile carts. You can pay for snacks and coffee in cash or by credit card.
Stops. Almost all trains from Budapest to Vienna leave from the East Station Keleti pályaudvar... For 2.5-3 hours on the way, they make several stops and after Wien-Hbf arrive at Wien-meidling... There are underground stations near all Vienna train stations.
Where can I buy a ticket... Tickets for the Budapest - Vienna train are sold at the city's railway stations. It is cheaper to buy through the Omio service, but the lowest prices are on the website of the Hungarian Railways. There you will also find the current train schedule. The site has an interface in English and German.
The fare starts from HUF 13,170. Children, students, people with disabilities and senior citizens enjoy discounts.
After paying for a ticket for the Budapest - Vienna train, a ten-digit code will be sent to your email. At the train station, enter it on a special machine and print your tickets! Hungarian and Austrian controllers will not be satisfied with a simple booking, they will definitely require a printout.
How to save... Buy a ticket at a discounted rate Sparschiene-Fortun, then it will cost from 4300 HUF. Travel in a second class carriage is cheaper than in the first one.
Excursions from Budapest to Vienna
A convenient way to get from Budapest to Vienna is an organized guided trip. From Budapest, one-day bus excursions to Vienna and back are offered at a price of 60-78 euros. On the way, the accompanying person tells about local attractions and conducts a sightseeing tour of Vienna.
If you do not like traveling with a large group, buy a private tour "To Vienna for one day" for 420 euros. Up to 4 people can take part in a comfortable guided car ride. This tour lasts about 12 hours.
Travel agencies offer a transfer from Budapest to Vienna and back without a guide for 190 euros. An experienced driver will take you to Vienna, pick you up at the appointed place in 6 hours and take you back. Taxi services cost about the same money.
BlaBlaCar ride
Are you planning to get from Budapest to Vienna by car? The popular BlaBlaCar service will help you find fellow travelers! Traveling with fellow travelers is an excellent solution for young people and everyone who is not averse to saving money and communicating on the way.
Go to the site, set the starting and ending point of the route, the desired date, time and view the drivers' applications. Sort the offers by price and you can easily find options from 4400 HUF (13.5 €). Very inexpensive!
Rent a Car
A popular way to get from Budapest to Vienna on your own is to rent a car. The rental is suitable for everyone who loves to drive and feels confident driving in a foreign country. With a rented car, you can not only come to the capital of Austria, but also travel to other cities and countries of Europe.
The rental is carried out by Hungarian offices and international companies. The price depends on the type of car, components and rental terms. Compact cars cost € 20-25, middle class cars € 30-60, and SUVs € 70-100 per day. You will certainly be charged a deductible of 300-1000 euros.
The road between the two cities takes 2.5 hours. Please note that the shortest route is on toll roads. In addition to rent, you will have to fork out for a vignette - about 10 euros and gasoline. It is convenient to buy a Hungarian vignette on virpay.hu.
How to save... Rent a car for a longer period. Budget car rental for a week starts from 80 euros.
What is the best way to get from Budapest to Vienna
The most inexpensive way is by regular buses. A bus ride from Budapest to Vienna costs half the price of a railway.
Trains are chosen by tourists who like comfort and want to travel safely. Traveling by rail is always fun and effortless!
Excursions from Budapest to Vienna are popular with everyone who is poorly fluent in foreign languages and does not want to spend time and effort looking for a timetable and buying tickets. The disadvantage of any excursion is strict regulations. Very little time is allotted to get to know Vienna!
A taxi or transfer will suit those who are ready to shell out any money for maximum comfort. This is the fastest way to get from city to city.
Vacationers who value freedom of movement choose to rent a car for a trip from Budapest to Vienna. As with a taxi, it takes little time to drive a rental car, but you will need to look for parking lots, adjust to local traffic rules and solve problems if an accident occurs.
