- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Major art museum in a grand historic building, with Old Masters, classical antiquities and decorative arts.
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Buses per day
55
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Vienna will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 55 buses that leave Budapest for Vienna every day 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Bratislava -> Vienna)
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Bratislava -> Vienna)
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a flight costs an average of £120.
Distance: 214 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price | £392 Average Price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Vienna coaches for today, Monday 17 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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30499 | 12:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h55 | 16:20 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h55 | 16:35 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h10 | 15:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
30499 | 12:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h30 | 16:20 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h50 | 15:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h20 | 16:35 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h00 | 16:35 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h55 | 16:40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h55 | 17:40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h25 | 17:40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h20 | 18:35 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:35 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h00 | 18:35 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h10 | 19:30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 4h05 | 21:00 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:10 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h30 | 20:40 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h30 | 21:00 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h00 | 20:40 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:55 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h05 | 21:00 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h05 | 21:20 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h55 | 22:55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:15 Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 3h40 | 22:55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h25 | 23:05 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h15 | 23:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h00 | 23:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h20 | 1:05 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h00 | 1:05 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h40 | 2:10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Cracow -> Vienna) | 22:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 7h20 | 6:10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h25 | 2:25 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h50 | 2:50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h05 | 2:10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Cracow -> Vienna) | 23:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 7h00 | 6:10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:20 Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 3h05 | 2:25 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h50 | 2:10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:20 Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 3h30 | 2:50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h10 | 2:55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 1:34 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 4h21 | 5:55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h05 | 4:50 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h40 | 5:55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 3h30 | 5:55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h30 | 7:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h55 | 7:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h50 | 8:50 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h25 | 9:40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 3h05 | 9:40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h35 | 10:50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 4h15 | 11:50 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h00 | 11:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h00 | 12:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h25 | 12:50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h10 | 13:25 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h50 | 14:10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2h50 | 13:25 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Bratislava -> Vienna) | 10:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 5h05 | 15:55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h10 | 14:10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Budapest to Vienna run on average 44 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 41 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 214 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 214 km |
Average bus duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Vienna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vienna trip today.
Major art museum in a grand historic building, with Old Masters, classical antiquities and decorative arts.
Leading Austrian art museum with Klimt’s works, including The Kiss, inside the Baroque Upper Belvedere.
Contemporary art museum in the MuseumsQuartier, noted for post-war Austrian and international works.
Elegant central boulevard lined with museums, parks and monumental architecture; ideal for walking or tram views.
Large cultural quarter combining museums, courtyards, design shops and seasonal outdoor seating in former imperial stables.
Historic square by Stephansdom with shops, street life and easy access to Vienna’s old centre lanes.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until golden, traditionally served with potato salad. It is Vienna’s signature dish and a classic of local cookery.
Boiled beef in broth, usually served with horseradish, apple sauce and roast potatoes. A hallmark of old Viennese home and restaurant cooking.
Slow-cooked beef goulash with onions and paprika, often served with bread or dumplings. A long-standing favourite in Vienna’s taverns and beer halls.
Historic coffee house known for classic Viennese cakes, pastries and coffee in an elegant traditional setting.
Classic beer hall and restaurant serving goulash, schnitzel and Austrian beer in a lively, wood-panelled historic interior.
Traditional bakery and café famous for apple strudel and pastries, ideal for a casual stop in central Vienna.
Moderate for a Western European capital: hotels and dining are mid-to-high, but public transport is good value and many cafés and casual eateries are reasonably priced.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10%; round up in cafés and taxis for good service.
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Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) -> Stephansplatz, Vienna
Flixbus offer several, daily routes from Budapest Népliget Coach Station to Vienna Erdberg Bus Terminal, with the first coach leaving Budapest at 6:00 a.m. and the last coach of the day departing at 23:30 p.m. All journeys are direct with the exception of the final departure, which involves one change. The duration of the journey is approximately three hours, however, the final journey takes approximately 12 hours.
Népliget Coach Station: Népliget Coach Station is situated in central Budapest, approximately one mile from the historical centre. The blue line M3, however, runs from the station to the historical centre. A taxi rank is also situated outside of the station.
Vienna Erdberg Bus Terminal: Vienna Erdberg Bus Terminal is situated on Wien Landstrasse, approximately 3kms from the central Vienna. Erdberg Metro Station is directly opposite the bus terminal and the route to central Vienna is served by the U3 line. There are also taxis outside of Erdberg Bus Terminal.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Vienna by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Vienna buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz station pair, with some services arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). Use this guide to compare Budapest and Vienna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurant 1 (in the station), Restaurant 2 (in the station), Restaurant 3 (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz.
Available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz: Elevators, ramps.
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
Available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB): Elevators, ramps.
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