The cheapest and fastest coaches from Budapest to Vienna
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Buses per day
51
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 £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 51 buses that leave Budapest for Vienna every day 47 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.
FlixBus18:153h05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar21:20Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz£141One-way0 changes
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Bratislava -> Vienna)10:505h05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar15:55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz£141One-way1 change
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Bratislava -> Vienna)11:154h40Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás15:55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz£141One-way1 change
FlixBus23:003h50Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar2:50Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:203h30Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca2:50Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:352h50Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás13:25Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£161One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:002h50Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar8:50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£171One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:202h50Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás2:10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:052h50Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás15:55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:452h55Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar16:40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Vienna
Omio 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 £122.
Distance: 214 km
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price | £399 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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Live departures
Budapest to Vienna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Vienna coaches for today, Tuesday 19 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2h55 | 7:55 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 | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Bratislava -> Vienna) | 11:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 4h40 | 15:55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h25 | 15:40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 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 | |
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, 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 | 19:40 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 | 3h50 | 2:50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h25 | 2:25 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 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 | 1:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h05 | 4:50 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h30 | 7:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Vienna
Buses from Budapest to Vienna run on average 43 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 40 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 50m.
Distance 214 km |
Average bus duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 40 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
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 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Budapest to ViennaYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Vienna with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses From Budapest To 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.
What Is The Departure And Arrival Station For Buses From Budapest To Vienna?
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.
FAQs: Budapest to Vienna coach
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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- ArdaTur
- Passengers with disabilities receive discounts and priority seating, and folding wheelchairs are transported free of charge with advance registration.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- ArdaTur
- Cancellation policies vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, with refunds ranging from 50% to 100% depending on the time before departure, and no refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours prior.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- ArdaTur
- One piece of hand luggage up to 15 kg and two pieces of checked luggage up to 35 kg each are included.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- ArdaTur
- Additional baggage or cargo is accepted for transport if there is free space and for a separate charge.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Vienna
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
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